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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BALLARD INC
USDOT 285335 · MC266965 · EIN 61-1251501 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
128 BANJO ST, BARDSTOWN, KY, 40004
(502) 350-4490 · KURTIS BALLARD
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
91 / 78
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 916
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Company — $1M BIPD · policy GWP78003A · eff 04/21/2010
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance506 pts
Unsafe Driving263 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance74 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance50 pts
Other42 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 68 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 58 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 42 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 |
Most inspected states
KY43
IN19
OH16
NY11
TX8
IL6
TN5
MO5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.09 | 3.07 | ≈53–60% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.28 | ≈57–64% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.72 | 2.72 | ≈39–43% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.26 | 0.26 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 80% · Following / lane / reckless 17% · Seat belt 3%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 58% · Log / ELD device 23% · Following / lane / reckless 19%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% (7 OOS) · Tires 26% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 27 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: 22 inspections, 22 violations, 5 OOS, 9 clean · holding steady.
1. Other10 viol · 45%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 393.83G
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 36%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.5B-L ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.04).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.318).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.5B-L ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | FRANKFORT, KY | ✓ | ||
| 08/27/2025 | JEFFERSONTOWN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 06/03/2025 | SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | 4 | ✓ | |
| 01/03/2025 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2024 | MEMPHIS, IN | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 93 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer43 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
KURTIS BALLARD
Annual mileage
6.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
78
Registered since
1987-01-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTES SAL-AVE SA DE CV | 610377 | 20 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.8M mi reported (2024)
04/21/2010 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP78003A
04/21/2010 — Insurance replaced — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 27224
10/25/2009 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 24295
09/23/2009 — Insurance replaced — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 24295
06/19/2007 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 23186
05/23/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2007)
05/21/2007 — Insurance replaced — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 23186
02/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 23186
01/05/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/07/2007)
04/21/2006 — Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 45 62
04/21/2006 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP21865A
04/19/2006 — Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 45 62
03/27/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2006)
01/31/2006 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 45 62
06/08/2005 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 66 97 87
06/02/2004 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 7182159
05/22/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 7182159
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/285335.