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Freight Carrier/shipper · Guilford, CT

S C BALLARD LLC

Name: S C BALLARD LLC
Address: 780 MAPLE HILL ROAD, GUILFORD, CT, 06437, US
Telephone: (203) 488-9346

780 MAPLE HILL ROAD · Guilford, CT 06437

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #341185
USDOT #754812 USDOT Active

65
Power Units
56
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

S C BALLARD LLC is a Guilford, CT freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Connecticut. This company has 65 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-341185 and their USDOT number is 754812.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/16/2024 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/16/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 3,676,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Grain, Feed, Hay
Coal/Coke
Garbage/Refuse
Commodities Dry Bulk
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: RI (19), CT (17), MA (9), MD (7), DE (6), PA (6), NY (5), OH (2), VA (1), NJ (1). Home base: Guilford, Connecticut.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.93 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.75 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.24 30 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

73
Total
34
Clean
39
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 9

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3

Hours of Service 8

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time2× SW 7
395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

S C BALLARD LLC
780 MAPLE HILL ROAD
GUILFORD, CT 06437

Mailing Address

S C BALLARD LLC
1520 LONG HILL RD
GUILFORD, CT 06437

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