BAL TRUCKING SERVICES INC
(510) 402-7371
dispatching@baltrucking.us
27444 White Tree St, Hayward CA 94544
12
tractors · all owned
12 drivers
358k mi/yr · ~30k per unit
Strong
FRED Score 78.0 / 100
Low confidence
12 yrs history · 76 roadside inspections
FMCSA Live Status
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Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers · CDL
- 12 · 12
- Annual miles
- 358k
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Registration
- Registered
- 08-11-2014 (12 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 07-16-2025
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- PALVIR SINGH
Cargo
59.1
medium risk
Intermodal Containers
General Freight
Other: CONTAINERS
- High-Risk Cargo
- General Freight
Note: "General Freight" is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is probably lower than similar fleets (about an 80% chance), but the record is too thin to say by how much.
Similar fleets: for-hire fleets of 10–19 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
This motor carrier 0.72×
ExcellentStrongSatisf.SatisfactoryMarginalPoorCritical
▲ Similar fleets 1.0×
Expected crashes, next 12 months
0.4 vs 0.6 for similar fleets
Likely 0–1 crashes
This motor carrier
0.4
Similar fleets
0.6
Chance of a fatal crash, next 12 months
~1%
Below similar fleets.
What's driving the grade
Crash history
betterworse
Leans better, not yet proven. 0 crashes on the FMCSA record in 24 months; similar fleets have about 0.6 a year.
Roadside inspections
betterworse
Better than peers. Unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 0.63× the rate expected for its inspections. Together they move its crash estimate -5%: roadside results weigh far less than crash history. It's inspected more often than most fleets its size.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 27 of 70 violations (39%). Brake or light defects led to 5 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Falsified logs3 false-log violations in 24 months.Ask: how hours are audited against ELD and fuel records.
Strengths
- No reportable crashes in 24 months.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.8% vs 22.3% national; driver 1.3% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
Data flags
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Dangerous driving: 3
Track record
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Sep 2026
· grade scored on Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026
Crashes
0
0 fatalities · 0 injuries · 0 tow-aways
Inspections
76
51% clean (no violations)
Vehicle out-of-service
15.8%
9 of 57
National avg 22.3%
Driver out-of-service
1.3%
1 of 76
National avg 6.7%
Violations
70
10 out-of-service
Inspections per quarter
With an out-of-service order
Sep 25–30, 2024 isn't charted (too little of that quarter is on file); the 24-month totals include its 1 inspection.
vs 16,659 peer fleets
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.000 | 0.031 |
| Inspections | 4.62 | 1.11 |
| Violations | 2.92 | 0.89 |
| Critical violations | 0.42 | 0.17 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: 10–19 power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
70 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert58 · 9 OOSBrakes 27 · Lights 9 · Tires 5 · Cargo securement 3 · Steering & suspension 3 · 11 more
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Hours of service No alert7 · 1 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 4 · False log 3
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Unsafe driving No alert5 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 4 · Other 1
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Driver fitness No alert0
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Out-of-service violations
“No alert” = under FMCSA's BASIC intervention threshold
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itNo violation trend data
Crashes
24 monthsNo reportable crashes on the FMCSA record in the last 24 months.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA sinceToday · live FMCSA check
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- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
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$750,000 · SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYon record since May 15, 2025 · FMCSA minimum $750,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Sep 2014A cancellation notice effective May 15, 2026 was on file at May 14, 2026; whether it took effect is not in FMCSA's frozen record — see the live check.
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
36 months to May 14, 2026
- 2 liability insurers on FMCSA's record, 2 changes: HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY → SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (May 2024); NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY → HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (May 2023)
- 2 cancellation notices filed by insurers; 1 took effect (the last May 15, 2025, replaced the same day); 1 replaced before it took effect
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Authority
- FMCSA notices resolved in time: 2
Operating authority active (FMCSA's L&I record of May 14, 2026, status since May 19, 2025)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
21 filings and 19 authority events since 2014 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
21 filings and 19 authority events since 2014 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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May 15, 2025SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · on file at May 14, 2026 · cancellation notice effective May 15, 2026 on file at May 14, 2026 (outcome not in FMCSA's frozen record)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 18, 2025FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped May 19, 2025opened after SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective May 15, 2025)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 15, 2024SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended May 15, 2025 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 22, 2024FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped May 16, 2024opened after HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective May 17, 2024)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 25, 2023Operating authority reinstatedL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 22, 2023Operating authority revoked (cause not stated)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 17, 2023HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended May 15, 2024 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective May 17, 2024 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Feb 6, 2023NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended May 14, 2023 · cancellation notice took effect3 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 12, 2023FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Feb 6, 2023opened after UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 8, 2023)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 15, 2022UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Feb 6, 2023 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Feb 8, 2023 came after the replacement; 7 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 20, 2022FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jun 29, 2022opened after UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Jul 15, 2022)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 28, 2022UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Jul 15, 2022 · cancellation notice took effect3 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2022FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 11, 2022opened after UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 28, 2022)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Feb 6, 2022UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Apr 28, 2022 · cancellation notice took effect3 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 10, 2022FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Feb 8, 2022opened after UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 6, 2022)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Feb 6, 2021UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Feb 6, 2022 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 11, 2021FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Feb 8, 2021opened after UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 6, 2021)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 6, 2020UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Feb 6, 2021 · cancellation notice took effect11 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Feb 10, 2020FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Feb 18, 2020opened after DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 6, 2020)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Feb 6, 2020UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Mar 6, 2020 · cancellation notice took effect1 month in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 10, 2020FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jan 23, 2020opened after DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 6, 2020)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 6, 2019DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)Liability · $750,000 · ended Feb 6, 2020 · cancellation notice took effect2 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 12, 2019FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 9, 2019opened after DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 6, 2019)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 6, 2018DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)Liability · $750,000 · ended Dec 6, 2019 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 9, 2018FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 23, 2018opened after NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 6, 2018)L&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
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Inspections by state
- California (HQ) 72
- Nevada 4
Mostly inspected in its home state (95%).
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (18 power units: 12 filed, 18 seen roadside in 24 months).
Crash Outlook vs Peer Fleet
crashes per year · same scale
Average peer fleet
0.6
Actual, per year in window
0.0
Projected, next 12 mo
0.4
0
0.5
1
We'd expect a typical fleet of 18 power units this active to have about 0.6 crashes a year (sized from the 18 units seen roadside; 12 filed). This motor carrier recorded 0 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 0.0 a year) — fewer than a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 0.4 over the next 12 — below a typical fleet.
Fatal-crash risk: about 1% chance in the next 12 months
Modeled fatal-crash rate is below that of similar fleets (likelihood of at least one fatal crash, from its exposure and safety profile).
Track Record Used
Crashes Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026 · inspections Oct 1, 2024 → Sep 30, 2026 · data as of Oct 29, 2026
Inside that window:
77 inspections
and 0 crashes.
The FMCSA record tables now hold 75 inspections and 0 crashes in that window — the SMS data moved after this grade was computed.
Outside the scoring window
on the FMCSA record · not in this grade
Aged out — crashes before Sep 1, 2023, inspections before Oct 1, 2024
- 1 inspection with no out-of-service result
Confidence: Low · Z = 0.23
Strong — 0.72x its class rate (cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11). Class rate 0.031 crashes per power-unit-year for a 18-unit for-hire fleet (pu10_19). Violations 0.95x (driver behaviour 0.63x, out-of-service 0.89x, all violations 1.07x; 77 inspections). Experience 0.77x: 0.0 decayed crashes against 0.8 expected over 36 months (credibility 0.23, a 2.67). 80% range 0.24–1.33x. Fleet sized at 18 units from roadside VINs (12 filed). Last change: no change since the last run.
No change since the previous weekly run.
Scoring flags
Thin record (low credibility: little exposure behind the grade)
(informational — no grade effect)
What Drives This Score
1.00× = this motor carrier's class rate
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
Class rate
3.1 crashes per 100 power-unit-years
18 power units (12 filed, 18 seen roadside) · 0.56 expected crashes a year
Violation relativity
0.95×
77 inspections in window
Crash experience
0.77×
0.0 decayed crashes vs 0.8 expected · credibility 0.23
Driver behaviour
Out-of-service rate
All violations
0×1× class2×+
Each sub-relativity is shrunk toward its cohort rate when the record is thin (Bühlmann credibility), so a short record reads close to 1.00×.
Relativity to class 0.72× (80% range 0.24–1.33×)
· band Strong
· cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11, Critical above
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB PropertyTotal Inspections
76
Driver Insp
76
Driver OOS
1
Vehicle Insp
57
Vehicle OOS
9
| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 3.10 | |
| HOS Compliance | 6 | 0.24 | |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 5.05 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-JUN-26 – 30-OCT-25) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.