WARD TRUCKING LLC

ALTOONA, PA

USDOT 84850 Active CORPORATION Based in 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.

Carrier Overview

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.

Power Units
705
Drivers
799
Inspections
928
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
12.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
44
658 all-time
Authorities
3
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

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.

Violation Profile

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.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 705 power units (large fleet) and 799 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Contract
Broker
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 12.8% vs 23.4% -10.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.7% vs 6.7% -6.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.55 vs 1.80 -1.25
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 16,884 carriers
Location & Contact
1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Phone: 8149440803
Registration
USDOT 84850
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 32,810,780 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.8% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 1,027 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
12.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.1%
Median across 1,027 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -3.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
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
0 No
87878832 May 15, 2026 MD 1
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87850066 May 14, 2026 PA 3
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87851755 May 13, 2026 NC 1
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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
0 No
87841964 May 12, 2026 MD 1
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45D-B No
87832887 May 12, 2026 NJ 2
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LBL No
87822785 May 12, 2026 PA 1
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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
1 392.2-SLLSR No
87810571 May 11, 2026 MI 3
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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
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
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
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
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)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
May 4, 2006 MC065916 Contract TRANSFERRED May 4, 2006
Apr 25, 1994 MC065916 Broker TRANSFERRED Apr 25, 1994
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
  1. Apr 29, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jan 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  4. Nov 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 10, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 26, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. May 22, 2006
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. May 9, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 5, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 4, 2006
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. May 4, 2006
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. May 4, 2006
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. May 4, 2006
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. May 2, 2006
    insurance
    TRANSFER — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 2, 2006
    insurance
    TRANSFER — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  16. May 2, 2006
    insurance
    TRANSFER — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jun 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jun 12, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  19. Jun 4, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. May 17, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jan 28, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Nov 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  23. Nov 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Nov 1, 1994
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Apr 25, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

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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Frequently asked questions about WARD TRUCKING LLC

Is WARD TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. WARD TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 84850 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WARD TRUCKING LLC's safety rating?
WARD TRUCKING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WARD TRUCKING LLC had?
928 roadside inspections are on file for WARD TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WARD TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate?
WARD TRUCKING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 12.8% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is WARD TRUCKING LLC based?
WARD TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE, ALTOONA, Pennsylvania 16602. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WARD TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. WARD TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC065916). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does WARD TRUCKING LLC operate?
WARD TRUCKING LLC self-reports 705 power units and 799 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WARD TRUCKING LLC had any crashes?
658 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WARD TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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