PREFERRED DISTRIBUTORS LLC
USDOT 1354075 • 90 GLENN ST UNIT 3, LAWRENCE, MA, 01843
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-660311 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 19, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0276518 | ON FILE | Nov 6, 2008 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6000629 | ON FILE | Oct 22, 2008 | Dec 1, 2009 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0275907 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2008 | Nov 6, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6000629 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2008 | Nov 18, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0276518 | CARGO | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6000629 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6000629 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2009 | Nov 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0275907 | CARGO | Nov 6, 2008 | Nov 6, 2008 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC660311 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2009 |
| MC660311 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 2008 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87451240 | NH | NH | Level 1 | MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95A1, 393.95F | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86901888 | SOUTHINGTON | CT | Level 3 | FTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| May 26, 2025 | 84799345 | ROUTE 10/MARKET BASKET | NH | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84374537 | WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND | NH | Level 1 | MERZ STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 83599815 | BOW | NH | Level 3 | MERZ STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 83286118 | H-HAVERHILL | MA | Level 2 | MERZ STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 393.95A1, 393.95F | No |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 82225004 | WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND | NH | Level 1 | MERZ STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.11, 390.21T(b) | No |
| May 9, 2024 | 81565665 | YORK - SCALES | ME | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 80138582 | H-FAIRHAVEN | MA | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 17, 2023 | 78641363 | KITTERY - SCALES | ME | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2019 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2008 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records