BALLARD CONTRACTORS INC
Joins 26 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 7.10% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 11.1% (better, peer 15.1%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BALLARD CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 553701) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 7.10% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 11.1% (better, peer 15.1%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/553701/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 15.1% (better). n=15894 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 46 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 38 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.85% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,894 ACTIVE carriers operating 32–96 power units (±50% of this carrier's 64 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 22 | |
| Western Star | 9 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Lanl | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 | |
| Trlk | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.86 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 4.13 | 4 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (38 rows) View all 38 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89329233 | Oct 21, 2026 | AL | 2 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLHFD | No |
| 89329212 | Oct 21, 2026 | AL | 3 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 89329190 | Oct 20, 2026 | AL | 2 | MOUNDVILLE AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 89270407 | Oct 15, 2026 | AL | 3 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88998298 | Sep 15, 2026 | AL | 3 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88998070 | Sep 14, 2026 | AL | 2 | MOUNDVILLE AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.60D, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88893957 | Sep 3, 2026 | MS | 3 | WAYNE COUNTY MS |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88881771 | Sep 1, 2026 | AL | 3 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88753162 | Aug 20, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLHFD | No |
| 88746538 | Aug 19, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.95A3 | No |
| 88664604 | Aug 8, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88635731 | Aug 5, 2026 | AL | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88613065 | Aug 3, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 88537283 | Jul 28, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88499011 | Jul 22, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88041668 | Jun 3, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.60D, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87823058 | May 12, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87556387 | Apr 11, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 55E-B, 9A-LSML, 11A1-LCL | No |
| 87127755 | Feb 19, 2026 | MS | 3 | WAYNE COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85823872 | Sep 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | COTTONDALE AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.60D, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 85719417 | Sep 9, 2025 | AL | 2 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85709160 | Sep 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | TUSCALOOSA AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85529562 | Aug 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | MONTGOMERY AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.60D | No |
| 85491060 | Aug 13, 2025 | AL | 2 | MOUNDVILLE AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85219307 | Jul 15, 2025 | AL | 3 | COTTONDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006604477 | Jan 13, 2026 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9003240002 | Apr 19, 2024 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0001712017 | Oct 1, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008675122 | Jun 26, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004644800 | May 8, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL008520319A | Aug 20, 2008 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL004531276A | Oct 4, 2004 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL000134039A | Dec 4, 2000 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUSCALOOSA AL | AL | 7 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 5 | 0 |
| MOUNDVILLE AL | AL | 4 | 0 |
| COTTONDALE AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE-AL-69 | AL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WARREN | MS | 1 | 0 |
| WAYNE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| WAYNE COUNTY MS | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.25(a) | Improper Lamp Mounting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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38 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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