BOBBY WARD

USDOT 239169 • DBA: WARD TRUCKING CO • 22995 HWY 70 E, HETH, AR, 72346

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
239,169
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation
Interstate
Phone
8706572321
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
43,000
Physical Address
22995 HWY 70 E, HETH, AR, 72346
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
15%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
48
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state11 inspections

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Violation Summary (48 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (48 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps813Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
4.36vs nat'l 1.80
+2.56 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
12

Crash History (13 records)

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Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 2, 2026ARTOW00MARIANNAUS79N...030522BOBBY WARD
Oct 23, 2023ARFATAL10RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY)I55N...466505WARD TRUCKING CO
Nov 16, 2017ARTOW00
Feb 8, 2016ARTOW00
Nov 20, 2015ARINJURY01
Oct 22, 2014ARINJURY01
Jul 17, 2008ARTOW00
Feb 12, 2007TNTOW00
Dec 29, 2004TNINJURY01
Aug 25, 2004ARINJURY04
Jul 18, 2002ARTOW00
May 21, 1994ARTOW00
Sep 9, 1993ARTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
AR-2024-0034-US1659Jul 10, 2024382.305(b)(2)$6,320Carrier

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 2, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 10, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $6,320
Case AR-2024-0034-US1659 • 382.305(b)(2)
Oct 23, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in AR
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 20, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 22, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 17, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 29, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 25, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jul 18, 2002
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 21, 1994
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 9, 1993
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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