Carrier profile · USDOT 578032 · MC403751 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gary Walter Ward

DBA Gary Ward · Canton, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC403751
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
578032
MC / docket
MC-403751
Legal name
Gary Walter Ward
DBA
Gary Ward
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 19, 1994
Last MCS-150
Apr 4, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Gary Walter Ward's USDOT number?

Gary Walter Ward's USDOT number is 578032 and its docket number is MC403751.

Is Gary Walter Ward authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Gary Walter Ward's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Gary Walter Ward's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 4, 2025.

What insurance does Gary Walter Ward carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Gary Walter Ward located?

Gary Walter Ward is located at 12043 351st Avenue, Canton, MN, 55922-9701. Phone: (507) 743-8260.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.