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S C BALLARD LLC

  • 754812
  • 2450 FOXON RD
    NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471-1513
  • 65
  • 56
  • 62

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/30/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 09/28/2023)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 34.9 23.2
Driver 1.5 6.4
Hazmat 0.0 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/30/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-341185
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.51 Not Public 0.65 5.96 0 Not Public 0.17
On-Road Performance Detail
5
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
61.7
Combination Carrier
Not Public
62
6
21-100 relevant driver inspections
42
29
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
62
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
62
1
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: 64

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. 3 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 1 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 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.32B Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time: 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.3A2-PROP Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E1-HOSPVID HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing. 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.126B-CIM Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s). 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container. 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1 0 1 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 5 5 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLIWR Lighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 62

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW) 		Time Weight
(TiW)
11/19/2025 MAEI00000238 MA 78122A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/11/2025 MD0246C00858 MD 78813A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/7/2025 CT3029003443 CT 66145A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.126B-CIM Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LHLIWR Lighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
10/29/2025 RI0203000630 RI 73648A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/20/2025 DE1267000196 DE 77896A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
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)  
10/13/2025 OH1772000519 OH 68327A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
9/15/2025 NYSPT3081003 NY 77896A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim 7  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
9/4/2025 CT3029003280 CT 76034A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing 6  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
8/25/2025 DE1528001788 DE 68558A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/25/2025 DE1279002202 DE 79002A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/21/2025 RI0084000832 RI 79002A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/20/2025 PAF121523220 PA 76827A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/4/2025 CT3082001613 CT 67821A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
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)  
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 4  
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
7/30/2025 MADR00001693 MA 77132A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/28/2025 DE1528001709 DE 77131A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
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)  
7/17/2025 PAF121519818 PA 79002A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
7/8/2025 CT3129005965 CT 74601A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
6/12/2025 NYSPE3070690 NY 68327A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
6/9/2025 MADC00002671 MA 64383A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
5/22/2025 PAP112514216 PA 68651A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
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)  
5/20/2025 MADI00001642 MA 78190A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
5/2/2025 CT3077A00401 CT 63417A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
5/1/2025 OH3225000817 OH 77570A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
4/24/2025 VA6354004540 VA 78813A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 4  
4/1/2025 CT1147002369 CT 74531A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
3/25/2025 RI0084000610 RI 78813A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/11/2025 MD3261003692 MD 68327A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
3/7/2025 CT3082001319 CT 69358A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
3/5/2025 CT3070006791 CT 66145A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
2/26/2025 CT3029002902 CT 69356A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing 6  
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
2/10/2025 MACC00007245 MA 76033A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
1/29/2025 CT3025004956 CT 77131A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
1/17/2025 NJSPRXI01353 NJ 78813A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8E1-HOSPVID HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
1/5/2025 RI0084000521 RI 69195A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/19/2024 RI0070000608 RI 68651A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
11/23/2024 RI0084000470 RI 76441A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/5/2024 RI0070000532 RI 62361A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/17/2024 PAF109429176 PA 66145A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.24C2II Driver failed to manually add the trailer number 1  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number 1  
10/17/2024 MD3056005987 MD 68558A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/16/2024 RI0070000498 RI 62361A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/30/2024 PAL122427424 PA 68327A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/10/2024 DE1679000334 DE 77896A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
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)  
9/3/2024 DE1334000610 DE 78040A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/27/2024 PAC703424023 PA 76828A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
8/19/2024 MD3240003964 MD 68558A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
8/15/2024 NYSPT0474310 NY 77896A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 3  
8/7/2024 OH3270014569 OH 66145A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
8/6/2024 CT3090004039 CT 68565A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/6/2024 IL4038950150 IL 66145A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/2/2024 CT3029002429 CT 63417A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/1/2024 RIM015000097 RI 62361A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
7/28/2024 RI0070000410 RI 69195A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/11/2024 MACJ00002088 MA 70758A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/1/2024 PAE907418352 PA 74602A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/12/2024 PAE907416426 PA 74531A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/16/2024 NYSPT0541535 NY 68651A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.32B Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time 5  
4/5/2024 NYSPC0242739 NY 64383A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab 4  
395.3A2-PROP Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) 7  
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
3/25/2024 CT0691000065 CT 77132A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/21/2024 CT3010003341 CT 75358A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
2/2/2024 CT3029002049 CT 74329A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air 2  
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown 3  
2/1/2024 PAE921403238 PA 68472A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/11/2024 NYSPF0241418 NY 68558A CT TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver 1  

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

Total Number of Crashes: 2

Report Vehicle Crash
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM
10/18/2024 NC0107925269 NC 57509A CT 0 2 Yes No
2/15/2024 MATBC0032406 MA 68565A CT 0 0 Yes No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 4

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)
7/11/2024 MATBC0033396 MA 70758A CT 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
6/17/2024 CT2400233630 CT 77131A CT 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
2/6/2024 CT2400049574 CT 68326A CT 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
1/16/2024 PA401773400X PA 69358A CT 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

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Summary of Activities

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

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