BALL AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — BALL AND SONS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2947842) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): DANIEL BALL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2947842/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65092 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (15 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 1, 2024
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC997948ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 16 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16% | — |
| 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
BALL AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in NORMAN, OK, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2947842. 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 14 power units and 15 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
BALL AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers, based in Norman, OK. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (20) and OK (6), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.3% of violations); top code 393.60D (Glazing/window obstructions) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Peterbilt, Great Dane, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,092 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 15 14Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 26 | |
| Fontaine | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Reitnouer | 5 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Dors | 3 | |
| Rave | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.23 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 12.10 | 12 | — | 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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88031918 | Jun 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75A3, 393.70B, 393.9 | Yes |
| 86865619 | Jan 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 326M US287 SB SVC RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.48A, 393.45DLPC, 393.53B | No |
| 86016075 | Oct 9, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.60D | Yes |
| 85843009 | Sep 16, 2025 | TX | 1 | 368V US287 SB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85683712 | Sep 3, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-republic-county---157 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.60D | No |
| 85623007 | Aug 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.55E, 393.9T, 393.78 | No |
| 85544682 | Aug 19, 2025 | TX | 2 | 800 E VALLEY RIDGE B |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A1, 393.9, 395.22G | Yes |
| 85482009 | Aug 12, 2025 | OK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 85338868 | Jul 28, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-us-81/-sh-7 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84988751 | Jun 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | US287 SB IOWA PARK SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84976654 | Jun 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0075-in-collin-co.-(226-256 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24C2III, 393.78, 393.104B | No |
| 84644953 | May 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9TS, 393.78, 393.60D | No |
| 84027646 | Mar 3, 2025 | OK | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83811765 | Feb 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 287 BOWIE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83718962 | Jan 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-TC, 393.60D, 393.9 | Yes |
| 83640017 | Jan 16, 2025 | TX | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2T | No |
| 83590576 | Jan 13, 2025 | OK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.47A-BCFSBD | No |
| 82955585 | Oct 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | US287 NB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 82955559 | Oct 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | 368V US287 SB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A | No |
| 82881021 | Oct 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | JOHNSON RANCH LN AT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82487412 | Aug 23, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 & FM 174 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82487378 | Aug 21, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 BOWIE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| 82462198 | Aug 20, 2024 | TX | 2 | US183 SB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82318096 | Aug 5, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 MM 390 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 82162875 | Jul 19, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-sh-7/oklahoma-hills-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7CXEHQE170 | Jan 28, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX77CAHQE1V9 | Jul 15, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6SICHQE1EF | Jan 31, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 6, 2017 | MC997948-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9086254 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9084094 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66589A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN196996 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A35400629 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A35800141 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2018
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Jan 2, 2018
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 287 BOWIE | TX | 3 | 0 |
| 368V US287 SB | TX | 2 | 0 |
| US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| BRAMAN SCALES | OK | 1 | 1 |
| 326M US287 SB SVC RD | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 800 E VALLEY RIDGE B | TX | 1 | 1 |
| JOHNSON RANCH LN AT | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US183 SB | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US287 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC997948
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify BALL AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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