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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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BALLARD CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 1246497 · EIN 16-0921456
320 BRIDGE STREET, SYRACUSE, NY, 13209
(315) 468-6225 · WILLIAM BALLARD
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 133
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance80 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance17 pts
Other6 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 172.301A1-HMMS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
NY15
OH2
CT1
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.20 | 5.07 | ≈58–65% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.24 | 2.54 | ≈21–25% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.68 | 0.77 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Seat belt 100%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 60% · Brakes 28% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 5% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 100%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.68).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
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Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
13 incomplete vehicle8 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM BALLARD
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2004-05-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLARD & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 1134523 | officer | strong |
| BIG INDIE RICARDOS INC | 3560232 | officer | strong |
| DOUBLE B STUDIO INC | 595192 | officer | strong |
| J B FARMS LLC | 3577648 | officer | strong |
| KYP AYER | 2111684 | officer | strong |
| SHORTY PRODUCTIONS LLC | 2928208 | officer | strong |
| TBH LOGISTICS LLC | 4200793 | officer | strong |
| CRUSHED PRODUCTS INC | 1152155 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CRUSHED PRODUCTS INC (USDOT 1152155, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
04/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
05/11/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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