- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 138 days (since Mar 9, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BALONA TRANSPORTATION INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 138 days (since Mar 9, 2026).
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 25.0% vs 6.7% national (+18.3 pts).
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BALONA TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3585862) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Officer(s): TALVINDER SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 138 days (since Mar 9, 2026). Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 25.0% vs 6.7% national (+18.3 pts). On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3585862/ As of: Jul 25, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 22/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 22/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Mar 9, 2026.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Uninsured since Mar 9, 2026
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 18.18% | 9.09% | — |
| 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
BALONA TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in TURLOCK, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3585862. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
BALONA TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Turlock, CA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 160% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (6) and NM (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
30.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.9% of violations); top code 393.9A-LFTSI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVESeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
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| California (CA) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 23, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Vacd | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 3 | |
| Unknown | 1 | |
| Vang | 1 |
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85944368 | Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | DONNER PASS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.24D-ELDPT | Yes |
| 85739201 | Aug 22, 2025 | CA | 5 | 4376 FARM SUPPLY DR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85739200 | Aug 22, 2025 | CA | 5 | 4376 FARM SUPPLY DR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84915154 | Jun 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 84777119 | May 23, 2025 | NM | 3 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 84335043 | Apr 5, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84002495 | Feb 25, 2025 | AZ | 2 | GREEN VALLEY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11B-CSLRR, 392.7A-D, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83885280 | Feb 13, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3, 393.75C, 395.3A3II | Yes |
| 83874659 | Feb 13, 2025 | LA | 3 | LIVINGSTON LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 82710311 | Sep 19, 2024 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82704445 | Sep 18, 2024 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81927002 | Jun 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | 435 WINTON PKWY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81619512 | May 14, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:29---49-58.62n |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 393.11 | Yes |
| 81404213 | Apr 16, 2024 | AZ | 1 | CAMP VERDE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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26 | 395.24, 395.30(b)(1), 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 81129131 | Mar 14, 2024 | NV | 3 | nv-us95-/-mm-94 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80447498 | Oct 21, 2023 | NM | 3 | I-10 MM 83 | — | 0 | — | No |
| 78906436 | Jun 9, 2023 | ND | 3 | — | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78305773 | Apr 7, 2023 | IA | 3 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073225975 | Aug 25, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC1212864 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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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| Apr 12, 2021 | MC1212864-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 8, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 8, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003702-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PWR0000295-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PWR0000295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2021 | Apr 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 6, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 19, 2025
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Nov 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2025
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Apr 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 5, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Mar 29, 2023
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Apr 6, 2022
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Apr 5, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4376 FARM SUPPLY DR | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CAMP VERDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| GREEN VALLEY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 435 WINTON PKWY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LIVINGSTON LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| I-10 MM 83 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1212864
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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18 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify BALONA TRANSPORTATION INC
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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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