Ballard Inc
USDOT 285335 · MC-266965 · Bardstown, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ballard Inc is a corporation based in Bardstown, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 78 drivers, which ranks it #36 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 147 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 14.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 5.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ballard Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 285335 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-266965 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 128 Banjo St, Bardstown, KY 40004 |
| Phone | (502) 350-4490 |
| First registered | Jan 12, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 285335.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 171 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 6,800,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 74,725 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 78 CDL drivers; 72 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Ballard Inc | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.9% | 20.5% | 21.3% | 27% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 80% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 15% higher than average |
| Inspections | 147 | 147 with a driver check, 101 with a vehicle check, 116 BASIC violations recorded, 77 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 10, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ballard Inc?
Ballard Inc is registered with USDOT number 285335 and operating authority MC-266965.
How many trucks does Ballard Inc have?
It reports 91 power units (91 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 171 trailers, with 78 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 25, 2026).
Where is Ballard Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bardstown, Kentucky 40004.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ballard Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.