HWS LLC
USDOT 1435014 • DBA: HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE • 2810 HARTLAND ROAD, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22043
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-542184 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 20, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q11 1180161 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 1318XKLLT0204 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2010 | Jul 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA10003335800 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA100033358 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA10003335800 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2019 |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA10003335700 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 0 803 927 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2013 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO0251969 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2012 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO0241020 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2011 | Nov 11, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO0231650 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2011 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 1318XKLLT0099 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2009 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO0225252 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2009 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2488XKLAO2447 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2009 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO0219835 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2488XKLAO2447 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2008 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO0210979 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2007 | Nov 11, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2488XKLAO1693 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2007 | Nov 11, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW004530-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2006 | Nov 11, 2007 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW004530-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2006 | Nov 11, 2007 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CVA 000 7047979-5 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2006 | Nov 11, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CVA 000 7047979-5 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2006 | Jul 18, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CVA 000 7047979-5 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2006 | Jun 14, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CVA 000 7047979-5 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 8089272 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2005 | Nov 11, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CVA 000 7047979-5 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2005 | Feb 15, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10003335800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q11 1180161 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10003335700 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 0 803 927 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100033358 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10003335800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0251969 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2013 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0241020 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2012 | Nov 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0231650 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2011 | Nov 11, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1318XKLLT0204 | CARGO | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0225252 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1318XKLLT0099 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2488XKLAO2447 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2009 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2488XKLAO2447 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2009 | Nov 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0219835 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2009 | Nov 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2488XKLAO1693 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0210979 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004530-00 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2007 | Nov 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004530-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2007 | Nov 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 8089272 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2006 | Nov 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CVA 000 7047979-5 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2006 | Nov 11, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CVA 000 7047979-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 18, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CVA 000 7047979-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2006 | Jun 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CVA 000 7047979-5 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CVA 000 7047979-5 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2006 | Feb 15, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-542184 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2018 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2018 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2013 |
| MC542184 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 4, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2011 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2010 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2009 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2008 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2007 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2006 |
| MC542184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2006 |
| MC542184 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 2006 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2012 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 13 | 13 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LDCL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 8 | 8 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 7 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B1-LDSML | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LDIL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H-CDHSLMII | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Milford Mill | CO 6382 - LORD BALTIMORE DR | ...S50914 | HWS LLC |
| Oct 9, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SILVER SPRING | 13.03 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 10.220 ON IS 495 - | ...106178 | HWS LLC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | POTOMAC | 24.67 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 13.070 ON IS 495 - C | ...098709 | HWS LLC |
| May 16, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAIRFAX | 50/FAIRFAX BOULEVARD / 500 FT W OF PICKETT RD | ...062735 | HWS LLC |
| May 5, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-495 NORTH | ...186968 | HWS LLC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | WINDSOR MILL RD | ...S50684 | HWS LLC |
| Dec 28, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | COLUMBIA PIKE | ...B99735 | HWS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NORTHBOUND I-495 | ...417084 | HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE |
| May 21, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SB INTERSTATE 495 | ...417084 | HWS LLC |
| May 9, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROBERTSON DRIVE | ...106178 | HWS LLC |
| Apr 28, 2023 | MD | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | WIGHTMAN RD | ...A05397 | HWS LLC |
| Apr 27, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EASTBOUND I-495 | ...417088 | HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE |
| Mar 2, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SNOUFFERS SCHOOL RD | ...A06121 | HWS LLC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ARLINGTON BLVD/WOODLAWN AVE | ...062737 | HWS LLC |
| Oct 5, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HWY | ...098708 | HWS LLC |
| Aug 3, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | CENTRAL AVE | ...281198 | HWS LLC |
| Jun 27, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-495 EXPRESS NORTH | ...204196 | HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE |
| Mar 22, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 95 | ...578831 | HWS LLC |
| Oct 29, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events