Freight Carrier/shipper · North Branford, CT

S C BALLARD LLC

2450 FOXON RD · North Branford, CT 06471-1513

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 North Branford, 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 Jul 2, 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

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: RI (19), CT (17), MA (9), PA (8), DE (7), MD (6), NY (6), OH (3), VA (1), NJ (1), IL (1). Home base: North Branford, Connecticut.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.7 8 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.9 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.18 32 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.06 1

Inspection Summary

  • 78
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 41
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×7 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 ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container 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 Conveyance OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) OOS×1 SW 1

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 Time SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number 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. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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. SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
S C BALLARD LLC
2450 FOXON RD
NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471-1513
Mailing Address
S C BALLARD LLC
1520 LONG HILL RD
GUILFORD, CT 06437

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