Freight Carrier/broker · Altoona, PA
WARD TRUCKING LLC
1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE · Altoona, PA 16602
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(814) 944-0803
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- MC #65916
- USDOT #84850 USDOT Active
- 705Power Units
- 799Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity 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 Oct 20, 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
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Chemicals
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Agricultural / Farm Supplies
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: PA (174), MD (104), NJ (87), NY (73), OH (56), NC (33), VA (27), US (18), SC (12), DE (8), MI (7), IN (6), +10 more. Home base: Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 16Injury
- 32Tow
- 48Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.4
25
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.01
6
Vehicle Maintenance
2.54
141
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.06
6
Inspection Summary
- 626Total
- 449Clean
- 177With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 108 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 transportation
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 10
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Vehicle Maintenance 53
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 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.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 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.
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Hazardous Materials 8
- 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.
- 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 emergency
- 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information
- 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper
- 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information
- 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind
- 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 chapter
- 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
Hours of Service 6
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 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.
- 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 official
- 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 malfunctions
- 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.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Locations
Physical Address
WARD TRUCKING LLC1436 WARD TRUCKING DRIVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Mailing Address
Same as physical.