Carrier profile · USDOT 285335 · MC266965 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ballard Inc

Bardstown, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLiquids/GasesBeveragesOther
91
Power units
78
Drivers
148
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
6.8M
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
13.9%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 14 of 101 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 148 inspections
Crashes
6
0 fatal3 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 0.44 per 1M mi
Total inspections
148
Driver inspections
148
Vehicle inspections
101
People injured
7
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC266965
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 21, 2010Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
91
Power units
91
Trucks
91
Tractors owned
171
Trailers owned
78
Drivers
78
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesBeveragesOther
Annual mileage
6,800,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
285335
MC / docket
MC-266965
Legal name
Ballard Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 12, 1987
Last MCS-150
Mar 25, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
78 (78)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Ballard Inc's USDOT number?

Ballard Inc's USDOT number is 285335 and its docket number is MC266965.

Is Ballard Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ballard Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 148 roadside inspections, a 13.9% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Ballard Inc's fleet?

91 power units and 78 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 25, 2026.

What insurance does Ballard Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Company.

Where is Ballard Inc located?

Ballard Inc is located at 128 Banjo St, Bardstown, KY, 40004. Phone: (502) 350-4490.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.