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BALLARD INC

DOT 285335
MC 266965
Entity Carrier
128 BANJO ST, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory5 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
285335
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Overview

BALLARD INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2026, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 91 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0.6802721088435374%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
14.851485148514852%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 5.5
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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325 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

148
Inspections, 24 mo
147
Violations, 24 mo
21
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-02
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-01
393.83G — Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment (Unit 1)
2026-08-27
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-08-26
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-08-26
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-08-26
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2026-08-21
177.834J1-HMBPMC — HM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-13
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-08-10
393.43A-TPV — Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-10
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-08-10
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 — Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth (Unit 1)
2026-08-10
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-10
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-08-10
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-10
392.2-SLLSIV — State/Local Laws - State insurance violation (Unit D)
2026-08-10
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit D)
2026-08-10
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-07-29
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-07-16
107.620B-HMAMC — HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. (Unit 1)
2026-07-08
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-07-08
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units91
Drivers78
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-266965

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BALLARD INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 285335 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BALLARD INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is BALLARD INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.6802721088435374% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BALLARD INC operate?
It runs 91 power units with 78 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
128 BANJO ST
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
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