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Ballard INC
DOT 285335 · MC MC266965 · Bardstown, KY
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Ballard INC (DOT 285335, MC MC266965) is a Kentucky-based interstate carrier headquartered in Bardstown, KY. As of June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Ballard INC
DOT Number285335
MC NumberMC266965
Street128 BANJO ST
City / StateBardstown, KY 40004
Phone5023504490
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age39 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed03/25/2026
Company officerKurtis Ballard
Power units91
Total drivers78
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 10.8% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
91
Fleet
Drivers
78
Total
Inspections
139
On record
Crashes
15
On record
OOS Rate
10.8%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
39 yr 5 mo
Since 1987
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
139 insp (100%)· 8 viol
Unsafe Driving
139 insp (100%)· 23 viol
Driver Fitness
139 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
139 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
99 insp (71%)· 38 viol
Inspection History
139 total · OOS rate 10.8%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
3/30/2025UTI00Pass
7/30/2025KYII00Pass
7/30/2024UTIII00Pass
12/30/2024NCIII00Pass
9/29/2025NYII00Pass
10/29/2024CTII00Pass
1/29/2026USI00Pass
8/29/2024MTI00Pass
10/28/2024INIII00Pass
3/28/2025INIII00Pass
Crash History
15 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—KY00Y
—KY01Y
—KY00Y
—KY01N
—IN00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
4/21/2010
Location
128 BANJO ST, Bardstown, KY, 40004 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 1987
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ballard INC authorized to operate?

Yes. Ballard INC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Ballard INC's safety record?

Ballard INC has 139 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 10.8%. Crash history shows 15 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Ballard INC operate?

Ballard INC operates 91 power units with approximately 78 drivers.

Is Ballard INC insured?

Ballard INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Ballard INC had any risk indicators?

Ballard INC has a risk score of 60/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Ballard INC?

Ballard INC's DOT number is 285335 and MC number is MC266965. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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