PREFERRED DRILLING SOLUTIONS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PREFERRED DRILLING SOLUTIONS INC (USDOT 1000235) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): DILLON BALE (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1000235/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 15% vs peer median 1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.4% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=13221 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 42 | 28 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 95 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 18.33% | 10% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PREFERRED DRILLING SOLUTIONS INC is a motor carrier based in PINELLAS PARK, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1000235. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 77 power units and 77 drivers, with 95 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
PREFERRED DRILLING SOLUTIONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 77 power units and 77 drivers, based in Pinellas Park, FL. Across 64 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.6% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
64 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 146% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (61) and GA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
26.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 77 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 77 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 13,221 ACTIVE carriers operating 38–116 power units (±50% of this carrier's 77 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 11 | — | 1.73 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 1.24 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 5.89 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (95 rows) View all 95 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88291387 | Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88260931 | Jun 25, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87874150 | May 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87781158 | May 5, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 87655415 | Apr 21, 2026 | FL | 2 | WINDERMERE FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLSR | No |
| 87603988 | Apr 16, 2026 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87490878 | Apr 2, 2026 | FL | 3 | WAUCHULA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87472843 | Mar 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | TOWNSEND GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87427362 | Mar 26, 2026 | GA | 3 | MOULTRIE GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2SLIMPT | Yes |
| 87427353 | Mar 26, 2026 | GA | 3 | MOULTRIE GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2SLIMPT | Yes |
| 87349127 | Mar 20, 2026 | FL | 3 | PASADENA HILLS FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87269078 | Mar 10, 2026 | FL | 2 | WINTER GARDEN FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 87174008 | Feb 27, 2026 | FL | 2 | ISLAMORADA FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.95K-EE, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87093963 | Feb 18, 2026 | FL | 3 | FREEPORT FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86785482 | Jan 12, 2026 | FL | 2 | PALM COAST FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 86711828 | Jan 5, 2026 | FL | 1 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86598548 | Dec 16, 2025 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86537114 | Dec 9, 2025 | FL | 2 | BELLEVIEW FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86484397 | Dec 3, 2025 | FL | 3 | OCALA FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86466157 | Dec 1, 2025 | FL | 3 | ORMOND BEACH FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86328239 | Nov 13, 2025 | FL | 3 | JACKSONVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85863332 | Sep 23, 2025 | FL | 3 | PANAMA CITY FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85770801 | Sep 12, 2025 | FL | 1 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
15 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41APC, 391.11B1-A | Yes |
| 85769947 | Sep 12, 2025 | FL | 3 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85729748 | Sep 8, 2025 | FL | 2 | LAWTEY FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.95F, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.78A-WS | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2642022305 | Apr 14, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2647612005 | Feb 21, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2680154805 | Feb 7, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2581938303 | Sep 29, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2503161303 | Apr 11, 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2500328303 | Mar 17, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2500037002 | Sep 20, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2468112301 | Nov 5, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8718582909 | Mar 4, 2019 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8729422008 | Nov 21, 2018 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8766819408 | May 2, 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8378950404 | May 5, 2014 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL7694087407 | Apr 23, 2007 | FL | 2 | 4 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 11 | 5 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| MILTON FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| OCALA FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| PANAMA CITY FL | FL | 4 | 1 |
| TALLAHASSEE FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-75 MARION | FL | 3 | 0 |
| BELLEVIEW FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| I10 ELLAVILLE WIM-EAST | FL | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130(c) | Improper restraint/securement of item | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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