PREFERRED TRANSPORT SERVICE

USDOT 3700943 • 163 W 1 ST, NOGALES, AZ, 85621

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,700,943
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9516757485
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
85,000
Physical Address
163 W 1 ST, NOGALES, AZ, 85621
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 36.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 29.7 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 31, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1294916ACTIVEUnknownJul 29, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-24-264161-00ON FILEJul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2025

Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCW1EII-412236-01CANCELLEDJul 31, 2023Oct 25, 2023
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCW1EII-412236-01CANCELLEDJul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2024
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCW1EII-412236-01REPLACEDJul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDJul 14, 2023Jul 31, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDJul 14, 2023Aug 31, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDJul 6, 2023Jul 14, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDMay 10, 2023Jul 6, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDMay 4, 2023May 10, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDMar 28, 2023May 4, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDMar 3, 2023Apr 2, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDMar 3, 2023Mar 28, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDMar 2, 2023Mar 3, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDMar 2, 2023Apr 1, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDJan 17, 2023Mar 4, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDJan 17, 2023Mar 2, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDDec 12, 2022Feb 3, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDDec 12, 2022Jan 17, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDDec 5, 2022Jan 4, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDDec 5, 2022Dec 12, 2022
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDNov 9, 2022Jan 1, 2023
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDNov 9, 2022Dec 5, 2022
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDOct 10, 2022Nov 9, 2022
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CACANCELLEDOct 10, 2022Dec 2, 2022
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0015277-01-CAREPLACEDAug 31, 2022Oct 10, 2022
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS117792REPLACEDMar 17, 2022Aug 31, 2022
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS117792CANCELLEDAug 20, 2021Mar 22, 2022
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS117792REPLACEDAug 20, 2021Mar 17, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-24-264161-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 2025Jul 31, 2025
CANCELEVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCW1EII-412236-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024
TERM/CANCLEVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCW1EII-412236-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2023Aug 31, 2023
TERM/REPLEVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCW1EII-412236-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
CANCELBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
CANCELBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2023Apr 2, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2023Mar 4, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryFeb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2023Jan 4, 2023
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryDec 12, 2022Dec 12, 2022
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryDec 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryNov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0015277-01-CABIPD/PrimaryOct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
TERM/REPLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS117792BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2022Aug 31, 2022
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS117792BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
TERM/REPLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS117792BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2022

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1294916INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (14 events)

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Authority Action History (14 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 29, 2025
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2024
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 28, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 12, 2023
MC1294916MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJul 24, 2023Unknown
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 7, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 10, 2023
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 6, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 29, 2023
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 6, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 3, 2023
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 9, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 18, 2023
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 13, 2022
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 10, 2022
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 9, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 27, 2022
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2022
MC1294916COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2022
MC1294916MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 3, 2021REVOKEDJul 12, 2023

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
51%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
36
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
36.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states11 inspections

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
36.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+29.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.27vs nat'l 1.80
+1.47 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 21, 2025CATOW00UNINCORPORATED34.780655/-118.170987...246293PREFERRED TRANSPORT SERVICE

Compliance Timeline

30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 31, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 29, 2025
Authority
May 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 31, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 31, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 31, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 31, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 2, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 3, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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