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Freight Carrier/broker · Altoona, PA

WARD TRUCKING LLC

Name: WARD TRUCKING LLC
Address: 1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE, ALTOONA, PA, 16602, US
Telephone: (814) 944-0803

1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE · Altoona, PA 16602

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #65916
USDOT #84850 USDOT Active

705
Power Units
799
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

WARD TRUCKING LLC is a Altoona, PA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 705 truck(s) in their fleet and 799 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-65916 and their USDOT number is 84850.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/01/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/01/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 32,810,780 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Chemicals
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Safety Record

42 Severe Violations Updated 16 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
18
Injury
30
Tow
49
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.4 27 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.4 137 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 6

Inspection Summary

618
Total
442
Clean
176
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 117 unique codes

Critical 31

177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation3× OOS×3 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.102(a)(1)(ii)Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination12× OOS×12 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 59

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative8× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection12× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt11× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× 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 wear4× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing3× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 8

172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information2× SW 3
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper2× SW 3
172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
171.2-BHMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration issued under this subchapter or under subchapter A of this chapter1× SW 2
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Hours of Service 8

395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)3× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

WARD TRUCKING LLC
1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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WARD TRUCKING LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 117 unique codes

Critical 31

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 59

Hazardous Materials 8

Hours of Service 8

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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