BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT #1098267 • MC #382825
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BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in HOMER, GA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1098267 and MC number 382825. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2003, a span of roughly 23 years. BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC reports a fleet of 20 power units and 10 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Other and Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 35 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 14.29%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, DE, GA, IN, KY, LA, and ME. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of February 2015.

Company Information

Legal Name
BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT Number
1098267
MC Number
382825
Entity Type
Company Start Date
Feb 19, 2003

Location

Physical Address
343 WOODY STREET
HOMER, GA 30547
Mailing Address
PO BOX 222
HOMER, GA 30547

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
20
Total Drivers
10
Truck Units
20
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Other Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

35
Total Inspections
29
Inspections with Violations
7
Inspections with OOS Violations
14.29%
Driver OOS Rate
25%
Vehicle OOS Rate
0
Reportable Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Feb 18, 2015

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 382825 Pending Revocation None None 2023-11-22 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective

Service Areas

States where BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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