HWS LLC
DBA: HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE
(301) 324-1954
chuck@windsortowing.com
2810 Hartland Road, Falls Church VA 22043
73
power units · all owned
66 drivers
6.7M mi/yr · ~91k per unit
HazMat
Marginal
FRED Score 35.1 / 100
Moderate confidence
21 yrs history · 28 roadside inspections
FMCSA Live Status
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Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 73
- Drivers · CDL
- 66 · 6
- Annual miles
- 6.7M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 70 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Registration
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (02-21-2008) · 18 yr old
- Registered
- 11-14-2005 (21 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 12-19-2025
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- FREDERICK B SCHELER
- Officer
- RON TAYLOR
Cargo
72.2
high risk
Motor Vehicles
Drive/Tow Away
Machinery/Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
- High-Risk Cargo
- Motor Vehicles, Drive/Tow Away, Machinery Large
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about 44% higher than similar fleets.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of about 73 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
This motor carrier 1.44×
ExcellentStrongSatisf.SatisfactoryMarginalPoorCritical
▲ Similar fleets 1.0×
Expected crashes, next 12 months
2.8 vs 2.0 for similar fleets
This motor carrier
2.8
Similar fleets
2.0
Chance of a fatal crash, next 12 months
~7%
About 1.4× similar fleets.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Injury crashes5 crashes with 5 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Driver qualification6 out-of-service violations against drivers: 5 no valid CDL, 1 medical certificate (Dec 2024 – Jun 2026).Ask: driver qualification files and hiring standards.
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Lights and cargo securementLights are 54 of 102 violations (53%). Light or cargo securement defects led to 31 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate63.0% of vehicle inspections end out of service vs 22.3% nationally (17 of 27).
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Driver out-of-service rate17.9% of driver inspections end out of service vs 6.7% nationally (5 of 28).
Strengths
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
Data flags
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Dangerous driving: 3
Track record
FMCSA record, Nov 2024 – Sep 2026
· grade scored on Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026
Crashes
7
0 fatalities · 5 injuries · 0 tow-aways
Inspections
28
14% clean (no violations)
Vehicle out-of-service
63.0%
17 of 27
National avg 22.3%
Driver out-of-service
17.9%
5 of 28
National avg 6.7%
Violations
102
50 out-of-service
Inspected less often than interstate fleets of 50–99 trucks in Virginia (about 57 in 24 months would be typical).
Inspections per quarter
With an out-of-service order
vs 236 peer fleets
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
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| Crashes | 0.055 | 0.028 |
| Inspections | 0.22 | 0.85 |
| Violations | 0.70 | 0.52 |
| Critical violations | 0.08 | 0.11 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 50–99 power units, high-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
102 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert92 · 44 OOSLights 54 · Cargo securement 8 · Tires 3 · Steering & suspension 2 · Other parts 25
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Driver fitness No alert6 · 6 OOSNo valid CDL 5 · Medical certificate 1
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Unsafe driving No alert4 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 3 · Speeding 1
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Hours of service No alert0
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Out-of-service violations
“No alert” = under FMCSA's BASIC intervention threshold
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itNo violation trend data
Crashes
24 months-
Apr22026MarylandProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Jan192026MarylandInjury · 1 person hurtIce road, dark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Oct92025MarylandProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Aug42025MarylandInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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May162025VirginiaInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May52025VirginiaInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, dark - not lighted, rain, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Apr162025MarylandInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway not divided.
5 of the 7 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA sinceToday · live FMCSA check
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- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
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$1,000,000 · ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEon record since Nov 11, 2019 · FMCSA minimum $1,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Nov 2005
- Cargo filing
- on file · ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE since Nov 11, 2019
36 months to May 14, 2026
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's L&I record of May 14, 2026, status since Nov 20, 2018)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
22 filings and 13 authority events since 2005 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
22 filings and 13 authority events since 2005 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Nov 11, 2019ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGECargo · on file · on fileL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2019ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGELiability · $1,000,000 · on fileL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 15, 2018FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 20, 2018opened after WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2018)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2018FCCI INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2019 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2018FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 9, 2018opened after WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2018)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2013WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2018 · cancellation notice took effect60 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2013FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 8, 2013opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2013)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 4, 2012Operating authority reinstatedL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 19, 2012Operating authority revoked (cause not stated)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2012NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2013 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2011NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 17, 2011FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 14, 2011opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2011)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2010UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCargo · ended Jul 29, 2011 · cancellation notice took effect9 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2010NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2011 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2010FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 15, 2010opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2010)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2009UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCargo · ended Nov 11, 2010 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2009NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2010 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2009FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 9, 2009opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2009)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2008UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCargo · ended Nov 11, 2009 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective Dec 9, 2009 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2008NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2009 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2008FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 12, 2008opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2008)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2007UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCargo · ended Nov 11, 2008 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2007NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 11, 2008 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2007FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 13, 2007opened after STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 11, 2007)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 11, 2006STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCargo · ended Nov 11, 2007 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
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Inspections by state
- Maryland 22
- District of Columbia 4
- Federal inspectors 1
- Virginia (HQ) 1
Runs well beyond its home state: 1 of 28 inspections were in Virginia.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (large).
Crash Outlook vs Peer Fleet
crashes per year · same scale
Average peer fleet
2.0
Actual, last 12 mo
9.0
Projected, next 12 mo
2.8
0
5
10
We'd expect a typical fleet of this size this active to have about 2.0 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 9 in its scoring window (Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026) — about 4.6× a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window, the model projects about 2.8 over the next 12 — about 1.4× the typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.3× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
Fatal-crash risk: about 7% chance in the next 12 months
Modeled fatal-crash rate is roughly 1.4× that of similar fleets (likelihood of at least one fatal crash, from its exposure and safety profile).
Track Record Used
Scored on Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026 · data as of Sep 24, 2026
Inside that window:
28 inspections
and 9 crashes.
The FMCSA record tables now hold 16 inspections and 4 crashes in that window — the SMS data moved after this grade was computed.
Outside the scoring window
on the FMCSA record · not in this grade
Before Aug 1, 2025 — aged out of the window
- Crash May 16, 2025 · VA · 1 injury, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 5
- Crash May 5, 2025 · VA · 1 injury, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 5
- Crash Apr 16, 2025 · MD · 1 injury, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 5
- Out-of-service inspection Jul 23, 2025 · MD · level 2 · 4 vehicle OOS · 5 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Jul 2, 2025 · MD · level 2 · 4 vehicle OOS · 6 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Apr 18, 2025 · MD · level 2 · 2 vehicle OOS · 5 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Mar 3, 2025 · MD · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- Out-of-service inspection Dec 6, 2024 · MD · level 2 · 4 vehicle OOS, 1 driver OOS · 12 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Nov 14, 2024 · MD · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- 5 further inspections with no out-of-service result
After Jul 31, 2026 — after the scoring window, not yet scored
- 1 inspection with no out-of-service result — not yet scored
Confidence: Moderate · Z = 0.46
Marginal — 1.44x its class rate (cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11). Class rate 0.027 crashes per power-unit-year for a 73-unit for-hire fleet (pu50_99). Violations 1.12x (driver behaviour 0.74x, out-of-service 2.45x, all violations 2.61x; 28 inspections). Experience 1.28x: 5.4 decayed crashes against 3.4 expected over 36 months (credibility 0.46, a 3.90). 80% range 0.85–2.09x. Last change: no change since the last run.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB PropertyTotal Inspections
28
Driver Insp
28
Driver OOS
5
Vehicle Insp
27
Vehicle OOS
17
| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0.24 | |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 1.26 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 13.30 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (02-JUL-25 – 31-DEC-25) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.