BALLARD CAPITAL LLC
USDOT 2384263 • DBA: TMS TRUCKING • 3470 MINERAL WELLS HWY, WEATHERFORD, TX, 76088
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP7015 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP17145G | REPLACED | May 20, 2020 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP17146A | CANCELLED | May 15, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 362096 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2014 | May 15, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1371044 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2014 | May 15, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP7015 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP17145G | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP17146A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 362096 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1371044 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2014 | May 15, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-851549 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC851549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2025 |
| MC851549 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Nov 13, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC851549 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 4, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC851549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2015 |
| MC851549 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 14, 2015 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 13, 2020 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (161 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 12 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 9 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TRDL | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.403(a) | 390.403(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WORTH | 9201 TRINITY BLVD | ...J46681 | BALLARD CAPITAL LLC |
| Jun 12, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | THE COLONY | 6800 FM 423 | ...216730 | BALLARD CAPITAL LLC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEAD | I25 1,302 FEET N OF MP 245 | ...514569 | TMS TRUCKING |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records