S C Ballard Llc is an active interstate carrier based in North Branford, CT.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 4 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 65 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 65 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 67% | 90% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 93% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 73% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 87% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 20 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | RI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | RI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | RI |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0.45 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 6 | 0.76 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 6.32 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.16 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 11 states. Top state RI accounts for 24% of activity. Activity outside home state (CT): 81%.
+6 other states with fewer inspections
| 15 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | RI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | RI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 4 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 39319 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 3939ALTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3953A1HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3953A2HOSPD | 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 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 393126BCIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 3939ALHLIWR | Lighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |