WARD TRUCKING LLC
ALTOONA, PA
WARD TRUCKING LLC is a corporation based in ALTOONA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 84850. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 705 power units and 799 drivers, with 928 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
WARD TRUCKING LLC is a large fleet, operating 705 power units and 799 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 31 years on FMCSA's records, based in Altoona, PA. Across 618 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.7% out-of-service rate, with 45 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
618 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 122% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (158) and MD (104), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
9.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 705 power units (large fleet) and 799 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,027 ACTIVE carriers operating 353–1,058 power units (±50% of this carrier's 705 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 161 | 18 | 11.2% | May 14, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 105 | 6 | 5.7% | May 15, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 90 | 7 | 7.8% | May 16, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 67 | 8 | 11.9% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 62 | 4 | 6.5% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 34 | 4 | 11.8% | May 13, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | May 13, 2026 |
| US (US) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | May 11, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 411 | |
| Freightliner | 218 | |
| Great Dane | 200 | |
| Mack | 148 | |
| Vanguard | 102 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (928 rows) View all 928 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87872046 | May 16, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87878832 | May 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87850066 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87851755 | May 13, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87848287 | May 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87842763 | May 13, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87841964 | May 12, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87832887 | May 12, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 87822785 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 87822218 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87818463 | May 11, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87810571 | May 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87792297 | May 7, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 87786577 | May 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87760403 | May 5, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
NAVISTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2SLFYEMV, 392.16-D | No |
| 87755303 | May 4, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87732121 | Apr 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87708040 | Apr 28, 2026 | VA | 3 | PARIS VA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87698794 | Apr 28, 2026 | PA | 2 | CRANBERRY TWP PA |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 9A-LTSI, 9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87717060 | Apr 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87679948 | Apr 23, 2026 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87679168 | Apr 23, 2026 | PA | 1 | WAYNE PA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87677391 | Apr 23, 2026 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87667429 | Apr 23, 2026 | OH | 3 | AMHERST OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87670191 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (658 rows) View all 658 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA602689700X | Mar 17, 2026 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| OH0265055454 | Mar 16, 2026 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| OH0263017809 | Jan 28, 2026 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| VA0260240043 | Jan 22, 2026 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| PA600884300X | Jan 22, 2026 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0108388799 | Jan 22, 2026 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA601728200X | Jan 21, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA602288900X | Jan 19, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC0026209365 | Jan 12, 2026 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA600162700X | Jan 5, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0108337553 | Nov 13, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA509919700X | Nov 6, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA509694600X | Oct 14, 2025 | PA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ILX003978214 | Oct 1, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC0025274740 | Aug 13, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| PA506585300X | Jul 25, 2025 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| VA0252065079 | Jul 24, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0108131499 | Jun 4, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| VA0251145220 | Apr 24, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA504555300X | Apr 24, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0108075053 | Apr 8, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0006784890 | Mar 25, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0108052680 | Mar 17, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NY4073998400 | Mar 13, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0006832059 | Mar 7, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 474M8323 | 91X | Jan 1, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 474B8323 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J45510 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2006 | May 9, 2006 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | May 9, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US 76 83 | CARGO | May 9, 2006 | Apr 29, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS US7683 | CARGO | May 9, 2006 | May 9, 2006 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CS EJ45510 | BIPD/Full (1) | May 5, 2006 | Jun 1, 2005 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J 45 510 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | May 5, 2006 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J45510 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080837464 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2004 | Jun 12, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080837464 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2004 | Nov 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J45510 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2003 | May 17, 2004 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 CSE J 455 10 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2003 | May 2, 2006 | TRANSFERRED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40CSE J45510E | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS JU 1695 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1994 | May 2, 2006 | TRANSFERRED |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | — | SURETY | Aug 1, 1991 | May 2, 2006 | TRANSFERRED |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-731-001631-05 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 1989 | Nov 1, 1994 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 29, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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Nov 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 26, 2006
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May 22, 2006
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May 9, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 4, 2006
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May 4, 2006
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May 4, 2006
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May 4, 2006
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May 2, 2006insuranceTRANSFER — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2006insuranceTRANSFER — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
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May 2, 2006insuranceTRANSFER — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 4, 2004
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May 17, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2004
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Nov 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 1994insuranceTERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 25, 1994
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 27 | 3 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 22 | 4 |
| NJ | NJ | 17 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 16 | 2 |
| GREENWICH TOWNSHIP NJ | US | 14 | 1 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 11 | 0 |
| SLATE HILL NY | NY | 10 | 3 |
| GREENWICH SCALE EAST BOUND | NJ | 9 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALES EB | NJ | 9 | 1 |
| ETTERS PA | PA | 9 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 63 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 7 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 8 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 7 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
91X policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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