Carrier profile · USDOT 904654 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Justin Ward

DBA Ward Trucking · Custer, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
2
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
255K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.96 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
255,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
904654
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Justin Ward
DBA
Ward Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 11, 2000
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (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 Justin Ward's USDOT number?

Justin Ward's USDOT number is 904654.

Is Justin Ward authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Justin Ward's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Justin Ward's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2025.

Where is Justin Ward located?

Justin Ward is located at 7111 Custer Frontage Rd, Custer, MT, 59024. Phone: (406) 670-2943.

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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.