- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 255 days (since Sep 7, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
PRESTON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
PRESTON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a motor carrier based in MILTON, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2532355. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PRESTON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Milton, ON. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (1) and TX (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Volvo, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 16, 2023 (724 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 13, 2020 to Nov 16, 2020 (34 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 13, 2021 to Feb 25, 2023 (714 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 22, 2024 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 22, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 4, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Vanguard | 4 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Cimr | 1 | |
| Ditr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87824924 | May 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87430825 | Mar 24, 2026 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86729478 | Jan 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB SVC RD |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2C, 393.9TS, 393.95A | No |
| 83950942 | Feb 22, 2025 | OH | 3 | SOUTH VIENNA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83472159 | Dec 22, 2024 | MT | 3 | BROADUS MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83051293 | Oct 30, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-eb-i-94-@-23-mile-rd |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82842230 | Oct 6, 2024 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82603331 | Sep 6, 2024 | ND | 3 | TOWER CITY ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81795613 | Jun 4, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-i70-w/b |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81507434 | May 2, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.48(a), 393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 81440550 | Apr 19, 2024 | TN | 3 | CLEVELAND TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81059535 | Mar 7, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79655630 | Sep 12, 2023 | MT | 3 | BUTTE SCALE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78438273 | Apr 24, 2023 | KY | 2 | SHELBYVILLE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.15(i)(9) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0101401921 | Oct 7, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2023 | MC880172-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Nov 16, 2020 | MC880172-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Oct 17, 2014 | MC880172-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 778T01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Sep 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FMSAL00018 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FMSAL00018 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FMSAL00018 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FMSAL00018 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 714 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 13, 2021 to Feb 25, 2023 | |||||
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RIC059430447 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2020 | Mar 13, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RIC056858484 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RCF054953079 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2018 | Oct 5, 2019 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170012C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2017 | Oct 5, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170006C | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA160010C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2016 | May 5, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150012C | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T70036 | BIPD | Oct 5, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T70036 | BIPD | Oct 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150012C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2015 | Feb 22, 2016 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150012C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2015 | Mar 13, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140014C | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140014C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2014 | Feb 7, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140014C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2014 | Jan 19, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 10, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2024
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Feb 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 16, 2023
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Mar 22, 2021
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Mar 22, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 22, 2021authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 724 days (through Mar 16, 2023)
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Mar 13, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD
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Mar 13, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 714 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 25, 2023)
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Oct 13, 2020
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Oct 13, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 13, 2020authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 34 days (through Nov 16, 2020)
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Oct 5, 2020insuranceCANCEL — ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD
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Oct 5, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD
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Oct 5, 2018
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Oct 5, 2018insuranceCANCEL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2016
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Mar 13, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2016
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Feb 22, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2015
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Jan 19, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| BUTTE SCALE | MT | 1 | 0 |
| TOWER CITY ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH VIENNA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| CLEVELAND TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 WB SVC RD | TX | 1 | 0 |
| BOW WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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FENCHURCH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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- 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.
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