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PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC

USDOT 3816164 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: DANIEL SMITH General Freight Based in WATFORD CITY, ND Grade B · 80
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Details →
Company officer: DANIEL SMITH
Cargo: General Freight
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TruckCodex risk summary — PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC (USDOT 3816164)
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): DANIEL SMITH (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3816164/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 80% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Status INACTIVE → ACTIVE · Jul 4, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · Jun 7, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3816164
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 2022 (~4y)
Company officer DANIEL SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 1 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (810) 300-6418
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2202 5TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
Mailing
2202 5TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854-7425
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3816164
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 2022 (~4y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 80.0% vs 23.4% +56.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 5.50 vs 1.80 +3.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 1 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 66.67% —
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
80.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC is a motor carrier based in WATFORD CITY, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3816164. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 80.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Watford City, ND. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in ND (4) and TX (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, International, and Mana are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 80.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
80%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 2 status changes

Record Changes

    • Status INACTIVE ACTIVE
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Status ACTIVE INACTIVE
      Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
27 violations
8 OOS · 29.6%
Unsafe Driving
5 violations
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Dakota (ND) 4 3 75.0% Jun 14, 2025
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Sep 6, 2024
Texas (TX) 1 1 100.0% Dec 4, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 5
Cirr 1
International 1
Mana 1
Manac 1
Manac Cps 1
Smithco 1
Unknown 1
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84959883 Jun 14, 2025 ND 2 ALEXANDER ND
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
ND 925ENB · 2HSCNAPR46C233137
5 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B Yes
83389310 Dec 4, 2024 TX 2 ENTRY RAMP
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 85U862M · 1XKADB9X57J199625
4 393.83B, 393.75C, 390.21(e) Yes
83340161 Dec 3, 2024 ND 1 WATFORD CITY ND
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
ND 816EKE · 2XKND59X0RM623548
7 393.201A-FRBFC, 393.100B-C, 393.201A-FRWC Yes
82841715 Oct 4, 2024 ND 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
ND 324EIM · 1XKADB9X57J199625
2 393.9(a), 392.2 No
82594891 Sep 6, 2024 MT 3 FAIRVIEW MT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
ND 324EIM · 1XKADB9X57J199625
1 392.2 No
82581681 Sep 3, 2024 ND 2 WATFORD CITY ND
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
ND 324EIM · 1XKADB9X57J199625
14 393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC1379166
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC1379166 common N —
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 17, 2022
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WATFORD CITY ND ND 2 2
FAIRVIEW MT MT 1 0
ALEXANDER ND ND 1 1
ENTRY RAMP TX 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
390.21(e) Improper marking for a rented CMV under a rental agreement not exceeding 30 days General/Admin 1 0
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC

Is PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3816164 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC's safety rating? ▾
PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 80.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC based? ▾
PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2202 5TH AVE NE, WATFORD CITY, North Dakota 58854. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC operate? ▾
PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PREFERRED STANDARDS LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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