HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/285335-ballard-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BALLARD INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (502) 350-4490, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC266965.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC266965 | — | Great West Casualty Company Policy GWP78003A · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 21, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC266965 | — | Great West Casualty Company Policy GWP78003A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 21, 2010 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
15 of 102 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
1 of 148 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | PA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Kentucky average covers 21,728 vehicle and 37,986 driver inspections of all Kentucky-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
116 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 147 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 16 | 59.5% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | 25.0% | 17.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 11 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 4 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Frankfort, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Jeffersontown, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Shepherdsville, KY | 0 | 4 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Memphis, IN | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 285335 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC266965 |
| Legal name | BALLARD INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 91 |
| Drivers | 78 |
| Annual mileage | 6,800,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 10, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 12, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about BALLARD INC
What does BALLARD INC's operating authority allow?
MC266965: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BALLARD INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BALLARD INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 285335. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (502) 350-4490, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC266965, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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