WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
USDOT 490798 • 955 I20 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39204
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-312560 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 5, 2020 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | 4523140 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CAF 3602125 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD | TT 101 304 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1999 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4523140 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4453712BSIG | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Apr 30, 2022 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4453712BSIG | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00812-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00812-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 24 CC 314771 20 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 24 CC 314771 10 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 24 CC 314771 10 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 3602125 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CAF 3602125 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 3602125 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CAF 3602125 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 3602125 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 262090 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 262090 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 262090 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 262090 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 262090 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020000077-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2004 | Jan 4, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000007700 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2003 | Jan 4, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | KB26060 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2002 | Jan 4, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | KB26060 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2002 | Jan 4, 2003 |
| GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SP11016503 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 4, 2002 |
| GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1SA1016503 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD | TT100583 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 1997 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD | TT100583 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Apr 7, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4523140 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4523140 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4453712BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4453712BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00812-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00812-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24 CC 314771 20 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24 CC 314771 10 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24 CC 314771 10 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3602125 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3602125 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3602125 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3602125 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3602125 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3602125 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 262090 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000077-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 4, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 262090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 262090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 262090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 262090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000007700 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2004 | Jan 4, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB26060 | CARGO | Jan 4, 2003 | Jan 4, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB26060 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2003 | Jan 4, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | SP11016503 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2002 | Jan 4, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 1SA1016503 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | TT 101 304 | BIPD | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | TT100583 | BIPD | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | TT100583 | BIPD | Apr 7, 1997 | Apr 7, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-312560 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-312560 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC312560 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2020 |
| MC312560 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2015 |
| MC312560 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 25, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC312560 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 7, 1999 | REVOKED | Jan 10, 2005 |
| MC312560 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 1997 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 1999 |
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
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | 2 | 1 | 9 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 86929336 | KENTWOOD LA | LA | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.17B2-LRLDM, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR, 393.17B2-LTSDM | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85468974 | COPIAH COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84428875 | BOVINA - SCALES | MS | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84350665 | I-20 W | MS | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 82008172 | RAODSIDE | LA | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.11(b)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-20 | ...473904 | WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | 20 | ...756718 | WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORA | HIGHWAY 49 | ...644419 | WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC |
| Feb 12, 2021 | MS | FATAL | 2 | 0 | WARREN | 20 | ...387235 | WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC |
| Nov 23, 2020 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2020 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2019 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2019 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2018 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2002 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events