PREFERRED TRANSPORTATION INC
MANCHESTER, NH
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.
- SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded Controlled Substances
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PREFERRED TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1473099) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JEREMY MCFARLAND (Company officer); CHARLES BERGERON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded — Controlled Substances On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1473099/ 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 21, 2025
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Process AgentFMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1729384ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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 TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in MANCHESTER, NH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1473099. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 55.6%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PREFERRED TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, based in Manchester, NH. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 83% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NH (5) and US (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.9% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 5 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Hale are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire (NH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Mack | 7 | |
| Hale | 2 | |
| Maha | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.63 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 10.62 | 11 | — | 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 (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87642395 | Apr 22, 2026 | CT | 2 | SOUTHBURY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 9A-LBL, 78A-WS, 55C1-B | No |
| 86192094 | Oct 9, 2025 | NH | 3 | NH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86192631 | Jul 11, 2025 | NH | 2 | NH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 84874111 | Jun 4, 2025 | NH | 3 | HOOKSETT SIDE TOLLS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84678908 | Apr 30, 2025 | US | 1 | WINDHAM NH |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84678885 | Apr 30, 2025 | US | 5 | WINDHAM NH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.28-WS-6, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | No |
| 82970697 | Oct 23, 2024 | CT | 3 | WEST HAVEN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82629864 | Sep 10, 2024 | NH | 3 | BOW |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82102052 | Jun 26, 2024 | NH | 2 | NEW BOSTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.201(a), 393.207(c), 393.207(a) | Yes |
| 81839255 | Jun 10, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-WEYMOUTH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81561876 | May 9, 2024 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.106(b), 393.55(c)(2) | Yes |
| 81554195 | May 8, 2024 | ME | 2 | me-kittery---scales |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.209(d), 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 81123786 | Mar 16, 2024 | CT | 1 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 81043589 | Mar 7, 2024 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.95(f) | No |
| 81043588 | Mar 7, 2024 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.9(a)(2), 392.2, 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 80340679 | Dec 7, 2023 | NH | 3 | EPPING PARK AND RIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79848976 | Oct 4, 2023 | NH | 3 | PLYMOUTH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79541325 | Aug 29, 2023 | NH | 2 | EPPING |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2500397761 | Nov 10, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0031841 | Nov 21, 2023 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NH8522200023 | Mar 4, 2022 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 9, 2025 | MC1729384-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982462735 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982462735 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| UNION SCALE | CT | 3 | 2 |
| NH | NH | 2 | 0 |
| WINDHAM NH | US | 2 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
| SOUTHBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HAVEN | CT | 1 | 0 |
| H-WEYMOUTH | MA | 1 | 0 |
| BOW | NH | 1 | 0 |
| EPPING | NH | 1 | 1 |
| EPPING PARK AND RIDE | NH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1729384
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
BOC-3 process agent · 6,109 carriers served
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18 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify PREFERRED TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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