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WILIE J WARD JR
DBA: Ward Transport
Preston, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3409533 · MC 1117398
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1117398 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1117398
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA 1119376
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3409533
MC Number
MC-1117398
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 18, 2020
Authority Granted
August 3, 2020
Annual Mileage
2,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3871 Ga Highway 41, Preston, GA 31824-2639
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Willie James Ward Jr.
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsIntermodalGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG62LG29844 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 1T91A3921S1247686 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUYDZYBXVA702428 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | 1294000348 | BUENA VISTA GA | III | 2 | — | WARD TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJBBCG62LG29844 |
GA NOREG |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 24, 2024 | 1395000574 | GREENVILLE GA | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
2FUYDZYBXVA702428 1T91A3921S1247686 |
GA C446DA GA TT25G90 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 3, 2020 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 19, 2026.
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