WARD TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 84850 • 1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE, ALTOONA, PA, 16602
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 474B8323 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 40 MS US7683 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Full (1) | 40 CS EJ45510 | ON FILE | May 5, 2006 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | ON FILE | Aug 1, 1991 | May 2, 2006 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 CSE J45510 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 40 MS US7683 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 40 MS US7683 | REPLACED | May 9, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 40 MS US7683 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 40 MS US 76 83 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2006 | Apr 29, 2020 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 CSE J45510 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 CSE J 45 510 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | May 5, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080837464 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2004 | Jun 12, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080837464 | REPLACED | May 17, 2004 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 CSE J 455 10 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 1, 2003 | May 2, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 CSE J45510 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2003 | May 17, 2004 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40CSE J45510E | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 40 MS JU 1695 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 1, 1994 | May 2, 2006 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-731-001631-05 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 1989 | Nov 1, 1994 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US 76 83 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2020 | Apr 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J45510 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 474B8323 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J45510 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | Jun 10, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | Jun 10, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | May 9, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | May 9, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J 45 510 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2006 | May 5, 2006 |
| TRANSFER | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS JU 1695 | CARGO | May 2, 2006 | May 2, 2006 |
| TRANSFER | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | — | SURETY | May 2, 2006 | May 2, 2006 |
| TRANSFER | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J 455 10 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2006 | May 2, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CS EJ45510 | BIPD/Full (1) | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080837464 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2004 | Jun 12, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J45510 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2004 | May 17, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080837464 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40CSE J45510E | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-731-001631-05 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 1994 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC065916 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC065916 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC065916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2006 |
| MC065916 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 |
| MC065916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 |
| MC065916 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2004 |
| MC065916 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2004 |
| MC065916 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 1991 | TRANSFERRED | Apr 25, 1994 |
| MC065916 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 20, 1988 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | May 2, 2006 |
| MC065916 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1983 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | May 2, 2006 |
| MC065916 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 1981 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | May 2, 2006 |
| MC065916 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 2, 1980 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | May 2, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
21 states • 895 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from latest 100 of 895 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DIPWD | Driver - Improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (895 inspections)
Showing 50 of 895
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAYNE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0322 N | ...001184 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 16, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...NT4251 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 28, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GROVEPORT | ALUM CREEK DR | ...VJ8498 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | AIRPORT RD AT 300FT E OF FRONT ROYAL PIKE | ...738559 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TROUTMAN | MURDOCK ROAD | ...VD6650 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ETNA BOROUGH | ROUTE 0028 S | ...VP6397 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LICK TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1058 E | ...738583 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OHARA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0028 N | ...001181 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 12, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | PELHAM RD | ...VJ8502 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 5, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHEL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0419 N | ...030092 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 13, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORGANTON | 40 | ...001354 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 6, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0104 N | ...193308 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 14, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | TILDEN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...125183 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WORTH | SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY | ...016340 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 13, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBIA | TWO NOTCH ROAD | ...153910 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PORTER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...UZ9814 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 24, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 1801 SEMINOLE TRL | ...402117 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALISBURY | N LONG ST | ...WF0594 | WARD TRUCKING |
| Apr 24, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...166363 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 24, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROANOKE ROAD | ...421090 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CONCORD | 85 | ...WF0594 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 25, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEDMINSTER TWP | I-78 | ...808172 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 17, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...VJ8502 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...769716 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP | US 1 SECONDARY (HERBERT HIGHWAY) | ...VH6380 | WARD TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events