Ward Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 84850 · Altoona, PA 16602 · 8149440803
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ward Trucking LLC (DOT# 84850) in Altoona, Pennsylvania has 870 inspections on record with 535 violations and a 11.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 40 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 535 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 40 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-JUL-24 | IN | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 31-DEC-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-JUN-24 | OH | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-JAN-26 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-FEB-25 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-AUG-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25-MAR-25 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-JUL-25 | PA | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 24-JUL-25 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-APR-25 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut | $5,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.