HWS LLC
USDOT 1435014 · MC-542184 · Falls Church, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
HWS LLC (dba Henry's Wrecker Service) is a company based in Falls Church, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 73 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #88 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 28 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 63.0% of vehicle inspections and 17.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 11.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | HWS LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Henry's Wrecker Service |
| USDOT number | 1435014 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-542184 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2810 Hartland Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 |
| Phone | (301) 324-1954 |
| First registered | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1435014.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,650,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 91,096 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 6 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 50 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | HWS LLC | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 63.0% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 208% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 17.9% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 436% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 130% higher than average |
| Inspections | 28 | 28 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 102 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 21, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Virginia carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Civil Inc USDOT 32509 | Roanoke | 90 | 87 | 47 | 9.5% | 6 |
| C P Anderson Trucking Inc USDOT 743102 | Saluda | 71 | 57 | 63 | 20.6% | 4 |
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| W E L Inc USDOT 446592 | Concord | 90 | 33 | 17 | 14.3% | 1 |
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| S B Cox Ready Mix Inc USDOT 2284804 | Rockville | 84 | 56 | 27 | 37.5% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of HWS LLC?
HWS LLC is registered with USDOT number 1435014 and operating authority MC-542184.
How many trucks does HWS LLC have?
It reports 73 power units (3 tractors, 70 straight trucks) and 6 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 19, 2025).
Where is HWS LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Falls Church, Virginia 22043.
What is the out-of-service rate of HWS LLC?
Over 24 months, 63.0% of vehicle inspections and 17.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.