Ward Trucking LLC
USDOT 84850 · MC-65916 · Altoona, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Ward Trucking LLC is a corporation based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 705 power units and 799 drivers, which ranks it #21 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 626 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 14.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 51 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (25 injuries, 0 fatalities, 46 tow-away), or 7.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ward Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 84850 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-65916 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1436 Ward Trucking Drive, Altoona, PA 16602 |
| Phone | (814) 944-0803 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 84850.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 133 | 47 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 408 | 117 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,012 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 32,810,780 miles reported for 2024 – about 46,540 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 799 CDL drivers; 176 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 623 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Ward Trucking LLC | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.8% | 17.8% | 17.4% | 17% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 30% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 72% higher than average |
| Inspections | 626 | 626 with a driver check, 426 with a vehicle check, 274 BASIC violations recorded, 116 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 25, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Pennsylvania
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Altoona
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cli Transport LP USDOT 811465 | Altoona | 695 | 1,012 | 1,056 | 0.8% | 27 |
| Smith Transport LLC USDOT 246204 | Roaring Spring | 572 | 592 | 619 | 16.7% | 51 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ward Trucking LLC?
Ward Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 84850 and operating authority MC-65916.
How many trucks does Ward Trucking LLC have?
It reports 705 power units (525 tractors, 180 straight trucks) and 1,012 trailers, with 799 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 1, 2025).
Where is Ward Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ward Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 14.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.