BALLESTER HERMANOS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BALLESTER HERMANOS INC (USDOT 2793437) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): PEDRO R MONTALVO (Company officer); ALEJANDRO BALLESTER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2793437/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 10.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 6.5% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=18867 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 49 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.84% | 3.28% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BALLESTER HERMANOS INC is a motor carrier based in CATANO, PR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2793437. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 52 power units and 54 drivers, with 69 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BALLESTER HERMANOS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 52 power units and 54 drivers, based in Catano, PR. Across 66 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
66 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 3,200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PR (66 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (46.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 23 times.
The fleet comprises 52 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 54 drivers; Freightliner, Hino, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,867 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–78 power units (±50% of this carrier's 52 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico (PR) | 61 | 7 | 11.5% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 22 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | — | 5.34 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 4.06 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87823055 | May 12, 2026 | PR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87545563 | Apr 9, 2026 | PR | 3 | SALINAS PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87328402 | Mar 12, 2026 | PR | 3 | QUEBRADILLAS PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87174305 | Feb 23, 2026 | PR | 3 | ANASCO PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 87143854 | Feb 19, 2026 | PR | 3 | SAN JUAN PR |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 87137313 | Feb 19, 2026 | PR | 2 | SAN JUAN PR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87084628 | Feb 13, 2026 | PR | 2 | CAMUY PR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLT, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87060644 | Feb 11, 2026 | PR | 3 | COROZAL PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.7A-D | No |
| 87055147 | Feb 10, 2026 | PR | 2 | HATILLO PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87026004 | Feb 6, 2026 | PR | 3 | CATANO PR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86833141 | Jan 13, 2026 | PR | 3 | HORMIGUEROS PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86831194 | Jan 13, 2026 | PR | 3 | CAYEY PR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-INAT | No |
| 86588946 | Dec 11, 2025 | PR | 3 | ISABELA PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86588791 | Dec 11, 2025 | PR | 2 | ISABELA PR |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 393.11A1-LLPL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86565729 | Dec 9, 2025 | PR | 3 | PONCE PR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86502692 | Dec 2, 2025 | PR | 2 | BAYAMON PR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86438085 | Nov 24, 2025 | PR | 3 | SALINAS PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86396272 | Nov 17, 2025 | PR | 2 | MANATI PR |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86346412 | Nov 12, 2025 | PR | 3 | AGUADILLA PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 86306528 | Nov 6, 2025 | PR | 2 | CANOVANAS PR |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
6 | 391.41APC, 393.100B-C, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 86293341 | Nov 6, 2025 | PR | 3 | AGUADA PR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86218819 | Oct 28, 2025 | PR | 3 | CAROLINA PR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86218711 | Oct 28, 2025 | PR | 2 | RIO GRANDE PR |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.7A-D | No |
| 86163558 | Oct 21, 2025 | PR | 2 | CEIBA PR |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.7A-D, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 86152225 | Oct 20, 2025 | PR | 1 | SAN JUAN PR |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 387.301A, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.30-B | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALINAS PR | PR | 11 | 1 |
| SAN JUAN PR | PR | 11 | 2 |
| CAROLINA PR | PR | 7 | 1 |
| TOA BAJA PR | PR | 3 | 2 |
| HATILLO PR | PR | 2 | 0 |
| ISABELA PR | PR | 2 | 0 |
| JUANA DIAZ JUANA DIAZ | PR | 2 | 0 |
| SAN JUAN SAN JUAN | PR | 2 | 0 |
| AGUADA PR | PR | 1 | 0 |
| AGUADILLA PR | PR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.9(c)(2) | Operating an out-of-service vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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