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WARDS TRANSPORT

1420 S CLAY AVE · Liberal, KS 67901

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  • MC #1178722
  • USDOT #3535749 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WARDS TRANSPORT is a Liberal, KS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1178722 and their USDOT number is 3535749.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2026 · last updated Jul 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DAKOTA LEEWAYNE WARD
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 181,756 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Colorado — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CO (4), IA (1), MN (1), KS (1). Home base: Liberal, Kansas.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.27 3 Vehicle Maintenance 14.25 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 7
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WARDS TRANSPORT
1420 S CLAY AVE
LIBERAL, KS 67901
Mailing Address
DAKOTA LEEWAYNE WARD
1420 S CLAY AVE
LIBERAL, KS 67901-4700

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