HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1435014-hws-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HWS LLC
Doing business as HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average63.0% vs Virginia average 21.3%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (301) 324-1954, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC542184.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC542184 | — | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Policy Q47 1150768 · 34 | — | Nov 11, 2019 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC542184 | Primary | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Policy Q11 1180162 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 11, 2019 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
17 of 27 · Virginia avg 21.3%
5 of 28 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | DC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | DC | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | MD | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | 11 | Yes |
| Dec 31, 2025 | DC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MD | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Virginia average covers 31,514 vehicle and 51,603 driver inspections of all Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
102 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 50 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 116 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 44 | 90.2% | 67.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices missing Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDM | 9 | 9 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 9 | 9 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 7 | 6 |
| Lighting - Driveaway side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B1LDSML | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Driveaway clearance lamp(s) missing on rear of rearmost towed vehicle Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LDCL | 7 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Driveaway identification lamp(s) missing on rear of the rearmost towed vehicle Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LDIL | 4 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 3 | 3 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 3 | 3 |
| 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 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Oxon Hill, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Milford Mill, MD | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Silver Spring, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Potomac, MD | 0 | 1 |
| May 16, 2025 | Fairfax, VA | 0 | 1 |
| May 5, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | MD | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1435014 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC542184 |
| Legal name | HWS LLC |
| DBA name | HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 73 |
| Drivers | 66 |
| Annual mileage | 6,650,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 21, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 14, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases
Questions about HWS LLC
What does HWS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC542184: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about HWS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking HWS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1435014. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 324-1954, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC542184, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (301) 324-1954
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINDSOR SERVICE INC Carrier · DBA WINDSOR TOWING SERVICE |
Windsor Mill, MD | 441414 | MC664994 | 9 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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