Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1098267)

BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC

U.S. DOT#: 1098267

Address: 343 WOODY STREET
HOMER, GA 30547
Number of Vehicles: 20
Number of Drivers: 10
Number of Inspections: 49

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 12/23/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 02/18/2015)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	16.7	23.2
Driver	6.1	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 12/23/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-382825
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending November 28, 2025

On-Road Performance
3.06 Measure	Not Public	1.32 Measure	2.48 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.31 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 12 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 26.1 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with HOS Compliance Violations: 15 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 19 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 9 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 49 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 51


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.22A-D	Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers.	2	0	1	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation.	3	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	3	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2T	Improper turns	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.71(a)	Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.22G-ELDMFV	HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.	2	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H1-ELDNUM	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H2-ELDNISDT	HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver''s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H3-ELDMF	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	3	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24C2II	Driver failed to manually add the trailer number	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	2	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the informaiton.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-PROP	Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-PROPN	Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation	2	1	1	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)	False report of drivers record of duty status	2	1	7	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	3	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8E1PC-OOS	HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain:	3	0	7	HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
383.71H	Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
392.2-MCSR	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured.	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.45	Brake tubing and hose adequacy	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d)	Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance.	3	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)	Flat tire or fabric exposed	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B	Brakes (general) Explain:	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1BC	Brake-air compressor violation	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 49


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

9/30/2025	SC0087000413	SC	IC86NP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
9/10/2025	GA1403001249	GA	IC87NP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
8/5/2025	VT3700001475	VT	C624DG	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
7/21/2025	MS2006013036	MS	C8639A	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/4/2025	ME3684013476	ME	C548CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/21/2025	TXV251890732	TX	C231DT	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/14/2025	AL1307005997	AL	C3349B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/14/2025	OKPE15185472	OK	C3349B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/13/2025	NM9595P3PCLX	NM	C774AE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector						5
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.71H License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required						1
4/18/2025	MN1669000916	MN	C235CC	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/17/2025	UT25VB001781	UT	C3349B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/3/2025	AL2078000371	AL	C227CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.						1
3/27/2025	LALAEUS00120	LA	C3349B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
3/17/2025	LALARFS00302	LA	C235CC	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/25/2025	MS1008011644	MS	IC87NP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-PROPN Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation						1
2/21/2025	ALSMDD004136	AL	C140CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
1/27/2025	LALANMS00078	LA	C226CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers						1
1/14/2025	MS6611182473	MS	IC86NP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
1/11/2025	NV7058028634	NV	C231DT	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/8/2025	AR5880000238	AR	C140CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/23/2024	ALBCCV009497	AL	C231DT	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
10/2/2024	NM6546O7ODQS	NM	C774AE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/20/2024	PAXL00075413	PA	IC4L92	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2T Improper turns						5
8/28/2024	SCS363001840	SC	C231DT	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status						7
8/23/2024	GA1255000478	GA	C236CC	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
7/24/2024	VA5284000212	VA	C225CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/11/2024	ME8678001499	ME	C548CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception						7
6/29/2024	OKPE18003200	OK	C225CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/18/2024	TXV241460082	TX	1C86NP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
6/10/2024	WA2130000459	WA	C226CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E1PC-OOS HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance						7
6/6/2024	NM6596O4ECK2	NM	C226CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24C2II Driver failed to manually add the trailer number						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number						1
5/27/2024	UT24MD001216	UT	C226CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/9/2024	UT24AQ001004	UT	C774AE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/23/2024	UT24BI000166	UT	IC86NP	GE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number						1
4/1/2024	NM9093O2KBDQ	NM	C3349B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/29/2024	OKA910153438	OK	C225CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1BC Brake-air compressor violation (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
3/28/2024	DE1528000300	DE	C526CE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/22/2024	GA1330000187	GA	C227CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H3-ELDMF HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr						1
3/7/2024	OKPE15184394	OK	C140CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-PROP Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)						7
2/20/2024	GA0291000346	GA	C233CC	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
2/16/2024	TXV241299632	TX	C140CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-PROPN Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception						7
2/12/2024	VA6725000185	VA	C526CE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
2/12/2024	TNI031O40108	TN	C624DG	UK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/30/2024	GA1265000369	GA	C774AE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 392.2-MCSR Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
1/25/2024	VA4233000100	VA	C227CU	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/25/2024	TXV241270652	TX	1C87NP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain:						4
1/24/2024	TNI031O50102	TN	C225CU	UK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/17/2023	NC0006604949	NC	C3349B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
12/7/2023	PAE908334143	PA	C234CC	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

5/4/2024	MI0003179916	MI	C8639A	GA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
12/20/2023	TX6RPCHQE1UR	TX	C526CE	TX	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 7/30/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 49
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 19
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 30
Total Crashes* : 2

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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 11/28/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 7/30/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 49 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 19 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 30	Total Crashes: 2*
7/30/2025 (Non-Ratable Review) 12/8/2021 (Non-Ratable Review) 12/18/2018 (Non-Ratable Review) 4/25/2012 (Onsite Focused Investigation) 1/15/2009 (Onsite Focused Investigation)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 49 6.1% Vehicle Inspections 19 21.1% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 2

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 11/28/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

26.1 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 20 Average Power Units × 1.3044 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

20 Average Power Units = 20 Current Power Units + 20 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 20 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1098267 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
120,585 VMT per Average Power Unit = 2,411,707 VMT From Investigation (MCS-151) ÷ 20 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1.3044 = 1 + ( 120,585 VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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