- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 836 days (since Feb 1, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BALL AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
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 15 power units and 15 drivers, with 35 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. 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. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
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.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
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 | 27 | |
| Fontaine | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Reitnouer | 5 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Dors | 3 | |
| Rave | 2 | |
| Volvo | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86865619 | Jan 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 326M US287 SB SVC RD |
PTRB 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 |
PTRB 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 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85683712 | Sep 3, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-republic-county---157 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.60D | No |
| 85623007 | Aug 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PTRB 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 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A1, 393.9, 395.22G | Yes |
| 85482009 | Aug 12, 2025 | OK | 2 | — |
PTRB 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 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84988751 | Jun 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | US287 SB IOWA PARK SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84976654 | Jun 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0075-in-collin-co.-(226-256 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24C2III, 393.78, 393.104B | No |
| 84644953 | May 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9TS, 393.78, 393.60D | No |
| 84027646 | Mar 3, 2025 | OK | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83811765 | Feb 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 287 BOWIE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83718962 | Jan 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-TC, 393.60D, 393.9 | Yes |
| 83640017 | Jan 16, 2025 | TX | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2T | No |
| 83590576 | Jan 13, 2025 | OK | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.47A-BCFSBD | No |
| 82955585 | Oct 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | US287 NB |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 82955559 | Oct 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | 368V US287 SB |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A | No |
| 82881021 | Oct 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | JOHNSON RANCH LN AT |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82487412 | Aug 23, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 & FM 174 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82487378 | Aug 21, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 BOWIE |
PTRB 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 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82318096 | Aug 5, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 MM 390 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
| 82162875 | Jul 19, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-sh-7/oklahoma-hills-rd |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82179470 | Jul 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 287 BOWIE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7CXEHQE170 | Jan 28, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX77CAHQE1V9 | Jul 15, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX6SICHQE1EF | Jan 31, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2017 | MC997948-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC997948
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary 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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