Carrier profile · USDOT 1435014 · MC542184 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

HWS LLC

DBA Henry's Wrecker Service · Falls Church, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases
73
Power units
66
Drivers
27
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
6.7M
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 63.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 18.5% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
63.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 17 of 27 inspections
Driver out-of-service
18.5%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 5 of 27 inspections
Crashes
7
0 fatal5 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 0.53 per 1M mi
Total inspections
27
Driver inspections
27
Vehicle inspections
27
People injured
5
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC542184
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Nov 11, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Erie Insurance Exchange · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Erie Insurance Exchange

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
73
Power units
73
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
66
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases
Annual mileage
6,650,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1435014
MC / docket
MC-542184
Legal name
HWS LLC
DBA
Henry's Wrecker Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 14, 2005
Last MCS-150
Dec 19, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
66 (6)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (301) 324-1954
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is HWS LLC's USDOT number?

HWS LLC's USDOT number is 1435014 and its docket number is MC542184.

Is HWS LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is HWS LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 27 roadside inspections, a 63.0% vehicle and 18.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is HWS LLC's fleet?

73 power units and 66 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 19, 2025.

What insurance does HWS LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Erie Insurance Exchange, plus cargo insurance.

Where is HWS LLC located?

HWS LLC is located at 2810 Hartland Road, Falls Church, VA, 22043. Phone: (301) 324-1954.

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