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BALLARD CAPITAL LLC
DBA: Tms Trucking
Weatherford, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2384263 · MC 851549
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-851549 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Worth Insurance Co
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 63 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 3 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on August 24, 2015 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC851549
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WORTH INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy HGAT250885
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2384263
MC Number
MC-851549
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 5, 2013
Authority Reinstated
June 4, 2020
Annual Mileage
640,525 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3470 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76088
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robbie Ballard
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
61
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance164
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.9pp higher)
25.0% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
36 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 46 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 46 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 46 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 46 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX57
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
17
Tractor
16
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG3DDBY2134 | 9 | 3 |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG37LW33497 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2488FA269626 | 6 | 3 |
| Azte | Semi-trailer | 1A9BR4A143M362220 | 5 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTP80Z22WG052748 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV36PU24785 | 5 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FVJA6CK56PX27575 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF45203R1040805 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C5D3754766 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7RD354270 | 5 | 2 |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG73LH34825 | 4 | — |
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820X21069256 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR6JN416239 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5TR14830172011111 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148309T1573363 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG21LJ46681 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9622EH722152 | 3 | — |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820291087681 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X88J216730 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X1PS595771 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK86DW44762 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK34LM67630 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 2 ft | 1GRDM02272M002401 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9628FH724702 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2825RM36229 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9626GH729592 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21DR028692 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S6K3150353 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480FA269636 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2482FA269623 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2483DA619418 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X34D826750 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X5CD139374 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG9ESFT3669 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR8KL039132 | 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 (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | V262561552 | TX, TX | I | — | — | TMS TRUCKING | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLFGXLDLD8527 |
TX 19700BYR |
| August 6, 2026 | V262522465 | IH 20 390 MM W/B CMV, TX | II | 4 | — | OLDCASTLE APG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB9X7RD354270 1TTF45203R1040805 |
TX 1M55309 ME 5294210 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | V262522457 | IH-20 390 MM W/B CMV, TX | II | 1 | — | OLDCASTLE APG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FVJA6CK56PX27575 1TTF4820X21069256 |
TX 1N11803 TX 227C651 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | V262441926 | 14604 US80, TX | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJA6CG21LJ46681 1TTF4820291087681 |
TX 1M55316 OK DY3098 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | V262491815 | 512M IH20 EB, TX | II | 1 | — | OLDCASTLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER AZTE |
1FUJBBAV36PU24785 1A9BR4A143M362220 |
TX 1M27907 TX 031C585 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | V262429979 | 10789 US377, TX | II | 1 | — | TMS TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FVXA7CG3DDBY2134 5TR14830172011111 |
TX R623753 ME 5485172 |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | V262423657 | US77 NB 300 MM, TX | II | 1 | — | SCOTTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X34D826750 1RNF48A21DR028692 |
TX 1N11849 TX 175C267 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | V262302275 | 3645 US183, TX | II | — | — | TMS TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER AZTE |
1FUJBBAV36PU24785 1A9BR4A143M362220 |
TX 1M27907 TX 031C585 |
| May 13, 2026 | 7FH89DHCE4 | IH-0635 IN DALLAS CO. (0-35), TX | I | 2 | — | SCOTTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB9X7RD354270 1TTF45203R1040805 |
TX 1M55309 ME 5294210 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 3, 2026 | V262307634 | 29000 US377, TX | II | 5 | — | KING RANCH TURFGRASS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FVXA7CG3DDBY2134 5TR14830172011111 |
TX R623753 ME 5485172 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.86A2 | Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OLDCASTLE | 12 | July 15, 2026 |
| OLDCASTLE APG | 6 | August 6, 2026 |
| SCOTTS | 3 | June 11, 2026 |
| JEWELL | 3 | September 23, 2025 |
| MCCOYS | 2 | July 11, 2025 |
| KING RANCH TURFGRASS | 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| MASTER HALCO | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| DENVER BAYAUD ST. | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| AUSTIN WOOD RECYCLING | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| JEWELL MANUFACTURING | 1 | August 6, 2025 |
| COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| WALMART | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2024 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| June 4, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 14, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 10, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
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