BALL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2397120 • 220 CROSSTIE LANE, PO BOX 185, TAZEWELL, VA, 24651
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-824206 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-VA-19-S0128553-00 | ON FILE | Apr 18, 2024 | Jul 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP98978A | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2023 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP98978A | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2023 | May 21, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000001063 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2022 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2041102 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0041865 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 18, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2041102 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2020 | Apr 18, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0128580001 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2019 | Apr 18, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 11980001 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 11980001 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08462402 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 18, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08462401 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 18, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1148920 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2014 | Apr 18, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0042857 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2013 | Apr 18, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-VA-19-S0128553-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP98978A | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP98978A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000001063 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0041865 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2041102 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2041102 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0128580001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2020 | Apr 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 11980001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08462402 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 11980001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08462401 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1148920 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0042857 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2014 | Apr 18, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC824206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2025 |
| MC824206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2023 |
| MC824206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2021 |
| MC824206 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 3, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC824206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2020 |
| MC824206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2014 |
| MC824206 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ROUTE 460 GOVERNOR G.C. PEERY HIGHWAY | ...096536 | BALL TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 9, 2019 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2015 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records