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BALL AND SON EXCAVATION LLC
Puyallup, WA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2285115
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on February 11, 2021 (Intrastate Out of Service) — no longer active
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2285115
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 18, 2012
Annual Mileage
504,559 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6407 161st St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dontel Ball
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
33.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | WA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| September 13, 2024 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA20
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Semi-trailer
5
Tractor
5
Dump
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX8RJ310924 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTLPEX1FD250070 | 3 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 57CKS443XMS000024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TXXPJ265479 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZPP0X5GJ480702 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZPPEX3JJ188126 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Beall | Dump · 21 ft | 1BN1P21437S004550 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Gmc C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GDJ7H1J7WJ505117 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXB0X8XR825181 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXB0X96R159780 | 1 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EXXNJ481407 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTLPEX5FD250069 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1S9CA5430ML189382 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4239BL476628 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X8XR954908 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40X6AJ263871 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X1XR782577 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2K9LB3526XL052097 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 57CKS4432KS000208 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 57CKS4438NS000444 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Reliance, Alloy, Comet, Sturdyweld | Grain / Hopper · Class 8 | 5RETE04864S046057 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 2016002809 | FEDERAL WAY WA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
KENWORTH RELIANCE T |
1NKDX40X17J212555 5REFE44897S076503 |
WA C64607X WA 01051AG |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 2147000942 | FEDERAL WAY WA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1NKZX4TXXPJ265479 1S9CA5430ML189382 |
WA D33311C WA 2703MJ |
| 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 | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 0001360317 | ABERDEEN WA | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKZPPEX3JJ188126 21340 |
WA D93074E WA 8928VS |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 2075000954 | SPANAWAY WA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPTLPEX1FD250070 |
WA C07753W |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 2182000128 | FEDERAL WAY WA | II | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TXXPJ265479 |
WA D33311C |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 16, 2026 | 2082002922 | OLYMPIA WA | II | 10 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWD69X1XR782577 2K9LB3526XL052097 |
WA C73486U WA 85851AE |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | X767000067 | TACOMA WA | I | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDJ7H1J7WJ505117 |
WA C51587S |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | 2073001160 | TUKWILA WA | II | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDP40X6AJ263871 57CKS4432KS000208 |
WA C73310U WA 98978AC |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | 2073001154 | FEDERAL WAY WA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKZPPEX3JJ188126 57CKS443XMS000024 |
WA D93074E WA 15839AE |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 21, 2025 | 2085002758 | DU PONT WA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPTLPEX1FD250070 |
WA C07753W |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LRI | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
| JAMES W FOWLER COMPANY | 1 | January 29, 2024 |
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