Ship the Ward Way

Ship the Ward Way Today!

For nearly 94 years, Ship the Ward Way has been at the heart of who we are—featured in marketing, echoed as our anthem, and proudly displayed on our trailers. More than a phrase, it represents the foundation of our legacy and our future. Ship the Ward Way is defined by four enduring pillars:

- Our History — 94 years strong under fourth-generation leadership
- Our People — a dedicated team committed to delivering for our customers every day
- Customer Enablement — innovative tools and services that simplify the shipping experience
- Service Excellence — a proven record of on-time, high-quality performance

We take immense pride in what Ship the Ward Way stands for—not just for us, but for you, our customers, and the industry we serve. Explore our page to discover what it truly means to Ship the Ward Way.

History

Our story began in 1931 with W.W., a truck, and a load of eggs—fueled by grit and integrity. Nearly a century later, that same integrity guides us under fourth-generation leadership. We’ve built a people-first culture that values our team, supports their growth, and honors the legacy of those who came before us. With their example, we’re driving our company forward with purpose and pride.

People

Shipping the Ward Way means trusting a team driven by pride, passion, and purpose. Our professional drivers are true customer champions, and our people—from dock to leadership—are proof that Ward is more than a job, it’s a career. With 1,700 team members united as One Ward, we deliver every shipment with care, commitment, and teamwork.

Customer Enablement

We’re committed to delivering a seamless, customer-first experience. Our team takes pride in being everyday heroes, ensuring accuracy, speed, and care in every interaction. With innovative tools that simplify shipping and accessible leadership that stays engaged, we make doing business with us easy—from first contact to final delivery.

Service Excellence

Shipping the Ward Way is rooted in Service Excellence—delivering safe, on-time, and exception-free service our customers can rely on. It’s about unwavering commitment to our customers, continually improving our network, and offering solutions like LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, and Warehousing. By raising the bar across all service centers, we embed ourselves in our customers’ supply chains to help them reach their goals with confidence.

What does Ship the Ward Way mean to you?

Founder W.W. Ward coined the phrase, Ship the Ward Way, during the 1930s, and it has been built into how we operate ever since.

Which core pillar of Ship the Ward Way is most important to you?

HISTORY – Built on integrity, with a legacy of reliability, 4th-generation family ownership, and strong community commitment.

PEOPLE – Dedicated drivers and professionals with a customer-centric mindset, fostering a culture of safety and respect.

CUSTOMER ENABLEMENT – Exceptional customer experiences, advanced tools/technology, proactive communication, and innovative solutions like Ward Assured.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE – Extensive network, on-time delivery, high-performance culture, and unwavering commitment to quality.

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Customers who Ship the Ward Way

Shipping the Ward Way to me means that we have on-time, safe deliveries of our products every day with a sales rep that is incredibly effective and responsive. The level of service is hard to find in today’s market, and we have a partner in Ward who is willing to look for solutions to our business needs to help us grow as a company.

Josh M., Chemtreat

Ship the Ward Way to me is all about using a great regional carrier. Ward makes my job easier not having to deal with shipping issues and damages. Our shipments are delivered on time without issues. Greg and Renee do a great job with questions regarding shipments and quotes that I have. We try to use them every chance we can.

Margo V., TP Tools

Ward just makes sense for us. In our business, people and relationships are key. Our Ward driver, Mike, is polite, personable and not afraid to talk to our people. Everyone knows him by name because he treats them with genuine respect and care. That doesn’t happen with the other guys. Ward is an extension of our company, and guys like Mike mirror our company goals perfectly.

Richard O., Farmers Cooperative Association, INC.

Ship with the Mastio ’24 Northeast

Carrier of the Year!

Bill Ward, Jr.

President/CEO

“We are proud to be named among the best providers in the industry. We continue to make heavy investments in our infrastructure and people in order to grow into new markets and continue to improve customer experience.”

Ward by the Numbers

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Service Centers

Thousand Sq. Ft. Space

Ship the Ward Way Today!

We are more than just trucks. We are committed to the communities we serve.

Charitable Contributions/Sponsorships

The Ward Foundation and Ward Transport and Logistics support the community with charitable contributions and sponsorships with local events and programs. These donations are utilized by organizations that work tirelessly to increase the quality of life in our communities.

$174,000

avg per year

In 1974, Ward Trucking under the leadership of G. Bill Ward, purchased land in Blair County, PA, and leased it to Easter-seals for S1 a year. The WeCare Foundation currently utilizes this space with the same lease agreement. Corporate donations/sponsorships to organizations such as but not limited to:

Volunteer/Fundraising

Along with the corporate donations and sponsorships are the employee fundraising and volunteering efforts. Ward is proud to support our employees in their efforts to improve the quality of life for the local communities.