James D Morrissey Inc
USDOT 10072 · MC-94909 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
James D Morrissey Inc (dba Ward Sand & Materials Co) is a corporation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 124 power units and 43 drivers, which ranks it #168 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 27 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | James D Morrissey Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Ward Sand & Materials Co |
| USDOT number | 10072 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-94909 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9119 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114 |
| Phone | (215) 333-8000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 10072.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 109 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.35 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 400,213 miles reported for 2024 – about 3,228 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 30 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | James D Morrissey Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 45% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 42% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 82% lower than average |
| Inspections | 27 | 27 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 18 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 29, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of James D Morrissey Inc?
James D Morrissey Inc is registered with USDOT number 10072 and operating authority MC-94909.
How many trucks does James D Morrissey Inc have?
It reports 124 power units (12 tractors, 109 straight trucks) and 20 trailers, with 43 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 4, 2025).
Where is James D Morrissey Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114.
What is the out-of-service rate of James D Morrissey Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.