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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
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DOT 1240247Crossville, TN

Fred Ward

DBA: Ward Construction

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateCrossville, TN 38555

Fred Ward has a fleet of 2 power units and 3 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameFred Ward
DBAWard Construction
DOT #1240247
MC #—
CityCrossville
StateTennessee
ZIP38555
Authority age22 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/06/2004
Company officerFred Ward
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
22 yr 1 mo
Since 2004

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

66 LAUREL LANE, Crossville, TN, 38555

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Fred Ward

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Fred Ward authorized to operate?

Fred Ward's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Fred Ward's safety record?

Fred Ward does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Fred Ward operate?

Fred Ward operates 2 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Fred Ward insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Fred Ward had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Fred Ward as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Fred Ward?

Fred Ward's DOT number is 1240247. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Fred Ward Safety Record, DOT 1240247. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1240247
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"Fred Ward Safety Record, DOT 1240247." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1240247
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