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BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

14 FOSTER AVENUE · Freeland, PA 18224

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1008867
  • USDOT #273567 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is a Freeland, PA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1008867 and their USDOT number is 273567.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/21/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,000,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 18 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: PA (18), NY (4), CT (2), ME (2), MD (1), VT (1), DE (1). Home base: Freeland, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.21 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.1 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 29
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM1× SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
14 FOSTER AVENUE
FREELAND, PA 18224
Mailing Address
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
PO BOX 209
FREELAND, PA 18224

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