HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/754812-s-c-ballard-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
S C BALLARD LLC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (203) 488-9346, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC341185.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC341185 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTB 312048 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Feb 1, 2018 | 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 43 · Connecticut avg 23.6%
2 of 72 · Connecticut avg 10.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | RI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CT | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | RI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | DE | 1 | 1 | 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 Connecticut average covers 8,567 vehicle and 13,655 driver inspections of all Connecticut-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
70 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 107 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 | Connecticut share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 15 | 72.9% | 68.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.4% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 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 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 4 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 2 | 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 Connecticut column is the mix across all Connecticut-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Attleboro, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Lanham, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Newport, DE | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Gastonia, NC | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 754812 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC341185 |
| Legal name | S C BALLARD LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 65 |
| Drivers | 56 |
| Annual mileage | 3,676,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 28, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 18, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWood Chips, Wood
Questions about S C BALLARD LLC
What does S C BALLARD LLC's operating authority allow?
MC341185: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about S C BALLARD LLC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 16, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking S C BALLARD LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 754812. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (203) 488-9346, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC341185, 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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