Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
91 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 285335 · MC-266965 ·
Ballard Inc
91 power unitsavg 10.7 yrNational · 25 statesBARDSTOWN, KY94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-266965 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
91Power units
66 observed · MCS-150
88Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 257 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.7 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
15 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
BALLARD INC (USDOT 285335) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Apr 21, 2010 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 147 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 101 vehicle-level and 147 driver-level — across 25 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 91 power units and 78 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 25, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 10, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BALLARD INC's USDOT number?
BALLARD INC's USDOT number is 285335, and its motor carrier number is MC-266965.
Is BALLARD INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. BALLARD INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BALLARD INC's safety record?
BALLARD INC has a 14.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 257 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BALLARD INC's fleet?
BALLARD INC operates 91 power units and 78 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BALLARD INC based?
BALLARD INC is based in BARDSTOWN, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.
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