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HWS LLC
DBA: Henry's Wrecker Service
Falls Church, VA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
64.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1435014 · MC 542184
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-542184 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Erie Insurance Exchange
Safety
Satisfactory
64.0% OOS · 31 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
64.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on December 4, 2012; first granted April 25, 2006 (20 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC542184
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy Q11 1180162
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Cargo · $0 · Policy Q47 1150768
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1435014
MC Number
MC-542184
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2005
Authority First Granted
April 25, 2006
Authority Reinstated
December 4, 2012
Annual Mileage
6,650,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2810 Hartland Road, Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Frederick B Scheler
Officer 2
Ron Taylor
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
57
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance102
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
64.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
23 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 inspections
Crash History (7)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
7
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | MD | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
| October 9, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 4, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| May 16, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| May 5, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| April 16, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD20
DC4
US1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 73 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
11
Truck
11
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT9JEB99735 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM5NH417088 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9XXKD228139 | 2 | 1 |
| Trail | Semi-trailer | 1DASFC035AP020040 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Slide Axle | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DASFC035AP020045 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3GT3KED96899 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3GT8PED60083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDTF4GY5FEA64377 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT0JDA00013 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY1GEB35452 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HT5HEE29635 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HTXNDA28440 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT6PDA10270 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM3NH417087 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM4LH810965 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM5NH855688 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM8KH062736 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMMM4JH098708 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMMM4JH578831 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMMM6HH204196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKAL3NG205130 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLAL3PG604032 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMM2LL556425 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMM7LL286608 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMMM8FL689562 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | 3995005722 | WASHINGTON DC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X3NM497187 |
VA 9663TW |
| July 21, 2026 | 2739002616 | WASHINGTON DC | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMMM6HH204196 |
VA 3573TW |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 1997C00575 | CLARKSBURG MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMM2LL556425 |
VA 9533TW |
| June 5, 2026 | 3211C01256 | ANNAPOLIS MD | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMM5NH417088 |
VA 4688TW |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 30, 2026 | 5060C00252 | SILVER SPRING MD | II | 6 | 4 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GT9JEB99735 |
MD 17056TT |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 5047C00339 | DERWOOD MD | II | 3 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRKAL3NG205130 |
MD 27894TT |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 0286C00501 | VIENNA MD | II | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMM5NH417088 |
VA 7931TW |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 6, 2026 | 5060C00213 | DERWOOD MD | II | 11 | 5 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRLAL3PG604032 |
MD 20643TT |
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17A1-LRLDWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDNS | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LDIL | Lighting - Driveaway, identification lamp(s) missing on rear of the rearmost towed vehicle | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LDCL | Lighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on rear of rearmost towed vehicle | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.17B1-LDSML | Lighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 3995004074 | WASHINGTON DC | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMM4LH810965 |
VA 3594TW |
| December 18, 2025 | 2325C00489 | UPPER MARLBORO MD | II | 3 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4HT5HEE29635 |
VA 3588TW |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 19, 2012 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 17, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 11, 2019 | Cargo | On file |
| October 15, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
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