BALLARD FOREST TRANSPORTATION INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 10.39% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 26.67% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 10
Trailers: 25 (25 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
343 WOODY STREET, HOMER, GA, 30547
Phone Number
(706) 677-3842
Mailing Address
PO BOX 222, HOMER, GA, 30547
Cell Phone
(706) 499-0775
Email Address
Fax Number
(706) 677-0091
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | CT5443819248 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2023-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | GRT01568A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2025-07-02 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | AI-100000-00 | $1,000,000 | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-05-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | TP9882769 03 | $1,000,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2020-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | TP9882769 02 | $1,000,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2019-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | TP9882769 01 | $1,000,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2018-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | 8006761 | $1,000,000 | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2017-05-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-05-25 | BIPD/Primary | WN096381 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2016-05-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-04-25 | BIPD/Primary | WN072201 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2012-05-25 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-05-18 | CARGO | WN039752 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-06-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-05-18 | CARGO | M00514834 001 | $1,000,000 | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURAN… | 2010-05-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | TP9891980 01 | $1,000,000 | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 2010-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-05-18 | CARGO | 20 MS ND3629 | $1,000,000 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… | 2009-05-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | RICFL0001924 | $1,000,000 | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | 2009-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-06-19 | CARGO | PIA01329901 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2008-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | PIA01329901 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2008-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-06-19 | CARGO | C354040 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2007-06-19 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-05-18 | BIPD/Primary | 485855 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2007-05-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-06-19 | CARGO | C323173 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2006-06-19 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-06-19 | CARGO | C306760 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2005-06-19 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.39%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
77 inspections · 8 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
26.67%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
30 inspections · 8 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (77 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | I033E60154 | 3 | TN | 2 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 8080000814 | 3 | AR | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | V262268535 | 2 | TX | 4 | 1 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 0940Q1JC5R | 2 | NM | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPED49X... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0006846137 | 2 | NC | 2 | 2 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | MC00391125 | 3 | MS | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | E923600997 | 3 | PA | 4 | 1 | PTRB 1XPED49X... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | LABQS06467 | 3 | LA | 3 | 1 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 1103100019 | 2 | VA | 7 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPED49X... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 1443001395 | 3 | GA | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPED49X... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 0087000413 | 3 | SC | 3 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1403001249 | 3 | GA | 2 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 3700001475 | 3 | VT | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2006013036 | 2 | MS | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 3684013476 | 3 | ME | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| May 21, 2025 | V251890732 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| May 14, 2025 | PE15185472 | 1 | OK | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKWD49X... |
| May 14, 2025 | 1307005997 | 3 | AL | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| May 13, 2025 | 9595P3PCLX | 3 | NM | 3 | 1 | KW 1XPXD49X... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1669000916 | 1 | MN | 1 | 1 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
Jul 1, 2026
I033E60154
Jun 16, 2026
8080000814
Mar 18, 2026
V262268535
Feb 24, 2026
0940Q1JC5R
Feb 10, 2026
0006846137
Jan 17, 2026
MC00391125
Jan 9, 2026
E923600997
Jan 8, 2026
LABQS06467
Dec 16, 2025
1103100019
Dec 12, 2025
1443001395
Sep 30, 2025
0087000413
Sep 10, 2025
1403001249
Aug 5, 2025
3700001475
Jul 21, 2025
2006013036
Jun 4, 2025
3684013476
May 21, 2025
V251890732
May 14, 2025
PE15185472
May 14, 2025
1307005997
May 13, 2025
9595P3PCLX
Apr 18, 2025
1669000916
Apr 17, 2025
25VB001781
Apr 3, 2025
2078000371
Mar 27, 2025
LAEUS00120
Mar 17, 2025
LARFS00302
Feb 25, 2025
1008011644
Feb 21, 2025
SMDD004136
Jan 27, 2025
LANMS00078
Jan 14, 2025
6611182473
Jan 11, 2025
7058028634
Jan 8, 2025
5880000238
Oct 23, 2024
BCCV009497
Oct 2, 2024
6546O7ODQS
Sep 20, 2024
XL00075413
Aug 28, 2024
S363001840
Aug 23, 2024
1255000478
Jul 24, 2024
5284000212
Jul 11, 2024
8678001499
Jun 29, 2024
PE18003200
Jun 18, 2024
V241460082
Jun 10, 2024
2130000459
Jun 6, 2024
6596O4ECK2
May 27, 2024
24MD001216
May 9, 2024
24AQ001004
Apr 23, 2024
24BI000166
Apr 1, 2024
9093O2KBDQ
Mar 29, 2024
A910153438
Mar 28, 2024
1528000300
Mar 22, 2024
1330000187
Mar 7, 2024
PE15184394
Feb 20, 2024
0291000346
Total Inspections
77
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
77
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (25 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2024 | MI0003179916 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 20, 2023 | TX6RPCHQE1UR | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2023 | NC0107395616 | NC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 26, 2023 | TX6I9EHQE1ZZ | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2022 | GA0009405605 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2022 | TN0103243837 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2020 | VA0203215176 | VA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2020 | GA0007747056 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 7, 2019 | TN0102412436 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 5, 2018 | VA0180955179 | VA | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 12, 2017 | NC0105164041 | NC | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2017 | GA0006283428 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2017 | SC0017533396 | SC | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2015 | GA0005466997 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 10, 2013 | MS6102131170 | MS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
May 4, 2024
MI • MI0003179916
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 20, 2023
TX • TX6RPCHQE1UR
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 23, 2023
NC • NC0107395616
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
No
Jan 26, 2023
TX • TX6I9EHQE1ZZ
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 12, 2022
GA • GA0009405605
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 10, 2022
TN • TN0103243837
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 12, 2020
VA • VA0203215176
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 20, 2020
GA • GA0007747056
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 7, 2019
TN • TN0102412436
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 5, 2018
VA • VA0180955179
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Jul 12, 2017
NC • NC0105164041
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Jun 22, 2017
GA • GA0006283428
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 24, 2017
SC • SC0017533396
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Oct 13, 2015
GA • GA0005466997
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 10, 2013
MS • MS6102131170
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 19, 2011
TX • TX3C48HQE1TU
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 23, 2011
GA • GA0003949303
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Jan 22, 2011
GA • GA0003600355
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 22, 2010
SC • SC010147811B
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 23, 2009
GA • GA9140026401
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 30, 2008
AL • AL008511785A
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 27, 2005
FL • FL7027388205
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 1, 2005
GA • GA5291055801
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 28, 2005
FL • FL7622293505
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 4, 2005
GA • GA5103007101
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
8
Total Crashes
25
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
51
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | Warning |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 2 | Warning |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
WarningHours-of-Service Compliance
WarningVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 77 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 20 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
20
20 owned
Trailers
25
25 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
10
Driver Inspections
30
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
20
Power Units
20
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
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