WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC

USDOT 490798 • 955 I20 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39204

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
490,798
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6019221488
Power Units (MCS-150)
32
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
450,000
Physical Address
955 I20 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39204
Contact
Phone: 6019221488

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 16.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 33.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Apr 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-312560ACTIVEUnknownFeb 5, 2020

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCBIPD/Primary4523140ON FILEApr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2025
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CARGOCAF 3602125ON FILEFeb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2015
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.BIPDTT 101 304ON FILEJan 1, 1998Jan 1, 1999

Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary4523140REPLACEDApr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2024
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary4453712BSIGCANCELLEDFeb 1, 2020Apr 30, 2022
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary4453712BSIGREPLACEDFeb 1, 2020Apr 1, 2022
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSAT-00812-00CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2019Mar 1, 2020
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSAT-00812-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2019Feb 1, 2020
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICABIPD/Primary24 CC 314771 20REPLACEDFeb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2019
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICABIPD/Primary24 CC 314771 10CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2015Feb 28, 2016
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICABIPD/Primary24 CC 314771 10REPLACEDFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2016
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCAF 3602125CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2015
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CARGOCAF 3602125REPLACEDFeb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2014
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCAF 3602125REPLACEDFeb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2014
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CARGOCAF 3602125REPLACEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2012
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCAF 3602125REPLACEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2012
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary262090REPLACEDJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary262090REPLACEDJan 3, 2005Feb 1, 2011
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary262090REPLACEDJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary262090REPLACEDJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary262090REPLACEDJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP1020000077-01CANCELLEDJan 4, 2004Jan 4, 2005
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP102000007700CANCELLEDJan 4, 2003Jan 4, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryKB26060CANCELLEDJan 4, 2002Jan 4, 2003
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOKB26060CANCELLEDJan 4, 2002Jan 4, 2003
GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySP11016503REPLACEDJan 1, 2000Jan 4, 2002
GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1SA1016503REPLACEDJan 1, 1999Jan 1, 2000
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.BIPDTT100583CANCELLEDApr 7, 1997Jan 1, 1998
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.BIPDTT100583CANCELLEDJan 1, 1997Apr 7, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC4523140BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2025Apr 1, 2025
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.4523140BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.4453712BSIGBIPD/PrimaryApr 30, 2022Apr 30, 2022
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.4453712BSIGBIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSAT-00812-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020
TERM/REPLAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSAT-00812-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020
TERM/REPLGENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA24 CC 314771 20BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2019Feb 1, 2019
TERM/CANCLGENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA24 CC 314771 10BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2016Feb 28, 2016
TERM/REPLGENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA24 CC 314771 10BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016
CANCELCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CAF 3602125CARGOFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
CANCELCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CAF 3602125BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
TERM/REPLCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CAF 3602125CARGOFeb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2014
TERM/REPLCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CAF 3602125BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2014
TERM/REPLCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CAF 3602125BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2012
TERM/REPLCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CAF 3602125CARGOFeb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2012
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.262090BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2011
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020000077-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2005Jan 4, 2005
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.262090BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.262090BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.262090BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.262090BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2005Jan 3, 2005
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP102000007700BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2004Jan 4, 2004
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONKB26060CARGOJan 4, 2003Jan 4, 2003
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONKB26060BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2003Jan 4, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANYSP11016503BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2002Jan 4, 2002
TERM/REPLGREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY1SA1016503BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2000Jan 1, 2000
CANCELTHE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.TT 101 304BIPDJan 1, 1999Jan 1, 1999
CANCELTHE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.TT100583BIPDJan 1, 1998Jan 1, 1998
CANCELTHE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.TT100583BIPDApr 7, 1997Apr 7, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-312560INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-312560INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC312560CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 3, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 5, 2020
MC312560CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 3, 2015
MC312560MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 25, 2005Unknown
MC312560MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 7, 1999REVOKEDJan 10, 2005
MC312560MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 14, 1997REVOKEDMar 17, 1999

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
19%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
5
Violations
8
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
32
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states5 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (8 violations from 5 inspections)

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Violation Summary (8 violations from 5 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDMLamps and reflectors inadequate203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(1)No valid CDL219Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+16.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+33.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.60vs nat'l 1.80
-0.20 below avg

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)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 60.0% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 21, 2025LAINJURY01RURALI-20...473904WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
Dec 30, 2024MSTOW00JACKSON20...756718WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
Jun 7, 2021MSTOW00FLORAHIGHWAY 49...644419WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
Feb 12, 2021MSFATAL20WARREN20...387235WARD'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
Nov 23, 2020MSINJURY01
Mar 4, 2020MSTOW00
Oct 15, 2019MSINJURY01
Jan 2, 2019MSTOW00
Jul 12, 2018MSTOW00
Mar 4, 2018MSTOW00
Jan 11, 2002MSINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC • BIPD/Primary
Dec 30, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 30, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in MS
2 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 23, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2020
Authority
Feb 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 15, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 2, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 12, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 4, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • CARGO
Feb 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • CARGO
Feb 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary

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