JOHN BALL TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3095601 • 9718 HIXSON PIKE, SODDY DAISY, TN, 37379
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-074444 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 24, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | BIPD/Primary | CA951792369 | ON FILE | Aug 23, 2021 | Jan 26, 2022 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | BIPD/Primary | CA951792369 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-03 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2020 | Feb 14, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2020 | Jan 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2019 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS098118-01 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS085380 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 14, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA951792369 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA951792369 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2022 | Jan 26, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2021 | Jan 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS098118-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS085380 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2021 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2021 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2021 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2020 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2020 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2019 |
| MC074444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2019 |
| MC074444 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 2018 | — | 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
16 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (41 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | GA 136 AT WEST ARMUCHEE ROAD | ...514785 | JOHN BALL TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 20, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Thornton Twp | I-80 E/B | ...518360 | JOHN BALL TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records