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PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC

USDOT 534056 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOSEPH F PAVUK Company officer 2: JOSEPH F PAVUK General Freight Based in AUSTELL, GA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 1, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file US COMPLIANCE SERVICES Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOSEPH F PAVUK
Company officer 2: JOSEPH F PAVUK
Cargo: General Freight
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC (USDOT 534056)
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): JOSEPH F PAVUK (Company officer); JOSEPH F PAVUK (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

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

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — US COMPLIANCE SERVICES
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/534056/
As of: Jul 19, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 1.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.8% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=21349 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

US COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 534056
In FMCSA records since Aug 18, 1993 (~32y)
MC / docket MC239652
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOSEPH F PAVUK
Company officer 2 JOSEPH F PAVUK
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 46 units
Drivers 39
Annual mileage 3,331,290 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (770) 941-4848
Email: [email protected]
Physical
504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW
AUSTELL, GA 30168
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 534056
In FMCSA records since Aug 18, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 3,331,290 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 13.8% vs 23.4% -9.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 1.3% vs 6.7% -5.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.55 vs 1.80 -1.25
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 46 0 0
Trailers 102 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 96 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 2 3
Crash reports 0 1 2 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 107 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 74 74 0
OOS inspections 1 4 0
OOS percentage 1.35% 5.41% —
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
46
Drivers
39
Inspections
107
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
13.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
96 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is a corporation based in AUSTELL, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 534056. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 46 power units and 39 drivers, with 107 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.8%. 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 overview

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 46 power units and 39 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Austell, GA. Across 76 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.6% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

76 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 245% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (17) and SC (10), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

6.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (47.2% of violations); top code 395.30(b)(1) (Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 46 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 39 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.8% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

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

Compared against 21,349 ACTIVE carriers operating 23–69 power units (±50% of this carrier's 46 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
1.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 21,349 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
13.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 21,349 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -2.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
21 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
5 OOS · 41.7%
Hours of Service
7 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 13 0 0.0% Jun 3, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 10 1 10.0% May 26, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 10 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 8 1 12.5% Mar 17, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 6 0 0.0% Aug 25, 2025
Alabama (AL) 4 0 0.0% Oct 29, 2025
Florida (FL) 4 0 0.0% Mar 23, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 4 1 25.0% Jul 9, 2026
Maryland (MD) 4 0 0.0% May 1, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 2 0 0.0% Mar 30, 2026
Texas (TX) 2 2 100.0% Aug 18, 2025
Michigan (MI) 2 0 0.0% Jul 16, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% May 12, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jul 22, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Jan 15, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Sep 18, 2024
New Hampshire (NH) 1 0 0.0% Nov 18, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 62
Utility 51
Great Dane 39
Kenworth 30
International 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.14 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 4 — 0.33 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 14 — 2.51 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 — 1.44 1 — 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 (107 rows) View all 107 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88426873 Jul 16, 2026 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C541FE · 1FUJHHDR1PLNK0827
0 — No
88360423 Jul 9, 2026 KY 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C775FJ · 3AKJJHDR7VSXD7946
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
88052948 Jun 3, 2026 GA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C238EQ · 1XKZD49X6RJ347122
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
88036762 Jun 2, 2026 TN 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C735EG · 1FUJHHFG3RLUX7042
0 — No
87982189 May 28, 2026 KY 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C516FJ · 3AKJJHDR9VSXD7947
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87970415 May 26, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C6242A · 3AKJHHFG2SSVV8740
0 — No
87821255 May 12, 2026 NJ 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C440FC · 3AKJHHDR2TSWJ7243
0 — No
87745817 May 1, 2026 MD 2 BALTIMORE MD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C512ES · 3AKJHHFG5SSVN8599
1 2-SLLLR No
87475481 Mar 30, 2026 LA 3 BOSSIER CITY LA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C702AD · 3AKJHHDR7TSWJ7240
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
87390463 Mar 23, 2026 FL 1 BELLEVIEW FL
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C058ED · 1XKYD49X0PJ242987
0 — No
87346878 Mar 17, 2026 SC 3 SUMMERVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 13KS4Z · 3AKJGEDV4KDKN3120
0 — No
87307959 Mar 13, 2026 SC 3 GREENVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C512ES · 3AKJHHFG5SSVN8599
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86986088 Feb 6, 2026 TN 3 tn-mt.-juliet-tn
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA CO52CI · 3AKJHHFG3SSVN8598
0 — No
86943454 Feb 2, 2026 TN 1 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C541FE · 1FUJHHDR1PLNK0827
0 — No
86914558 Jan 28, 2026 NC 2 nc-hertford-weigh-station,-hwy-17
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C052CI · 3AKJHHFG3SSVN8598
0 — No
86483959 Dec 3, 2025 FL 3 HAVANA FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C736EG · 1FUJHHFG5RLUX7043
0 — No
86466658 Nov 29, 2025 GA 3 TEMPLE GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C736EG · 1FUJHHFG5RLUX7043
0 — No
86370954 Nov 18, 2025 NH 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C513ES · 3AKJHHFG8SSVN8600
0 — No
86298773 Nov 12, 2025 MI 3 CHIKAMING TWP
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC9150 · 1FVX4MDBXVL833546
1 392.2-SLLTL No
86177456 Oct 29, 2025 AL 3 BREWTON AL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C011FC · 3AKJHHDR4TSWJ7244
3 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E1PC, 395.3A1-HOSPD No
85997663 Oct 2, 2025 GA 3 LAVONIA GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C440FC · 3AKJHHDR2TSWJ7243
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85900146 Sep 26, 2025 NC 3 nc-davie-county,-i-40,-w
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C339EZ · 3AKJHHDR9SSWB5368
1 391.11B4-DEN Yes
85758479 Sep 11, 2025 TN 1 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C513ES · 3AKJHHFG8SSVN8600
0 — No
85785855 Sep 9, 2025 GA 3 GROVETOWN GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C3292B · 1FUJHHFG7RLUX7044
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
85735217 Sep 9, 2025 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C441FC · 3AKJHHDR3TSWK8591
0 — No
Recent Crashes (96 rows) View all 96 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009999225 Aug 5, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009906172 May 21, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0251500187 May 15, 2025 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0233645189 Dec 28, 2023 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904346742 Sep 12, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0022933415 Dec 16, 2022 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0008497596 Apr 15, 2022 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008330528 Nov 30, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008178922 Aug 16, 2021 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA106235800X Jul 6, 2021 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX61VAHQE17J Jun 7, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0007838953 Nov 2, 2020 GA 0 3 Yes No Injury
GA0007785427 Sep 24, 2020 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3838747600 Mar 19, 2020 NY 0 1 No No Injury
GA0006827397 Jul 29, 2018 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8496690308 Mar 2, 2018 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0006499076 Nov 30, 2017 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0177047644 Sep 27, 2017 OH 0 1 No No Injury
OH0174010990 Jun 8, 2017 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
GA0006153021 Mar 6, 2017 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA1052514996 Jan 21, 2017 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0006058848 Dec 19, 2016 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0006025649 Nov 29, 2016 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0104509717 Oct 2, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100969489 Sep 29, 2015 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC239652
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (41 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY SHD-84229528 91X $1,000,000 Dec 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TINCA9488947 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2024 Dec 1, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0236753001 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2023 Dec 1, 2024 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0161683001 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2021 Dec 1, 2023 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. MD000251 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2019 Dec 1, 2021 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. MD000185 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2018 Dec 1, 2019 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0087045001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2017 Sep 1, 2018 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 5 137 636 BIPD/Primary — Aug 27, 2010 Sep 1, 2017 REPLACED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY DAL 010103 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Jun 28, 2009 CANCELLED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY DAL 010108 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Aug 27, 2010 CANCELLED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY DAL 010103 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2009 REPLACED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY DAL 010041 BIPD/Primary — Oct 10, 2008 May 6, 2009 CANCELLED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY DAL 010041 BIPD/Primary — Oct 10, 2008 Mar 1, 2009 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 20 MS LO1275 CARGO — Apr 5, 2007 Apr 17, 2020 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP 236931 1005 BIPD/Primary — Oct 28, 2006 Oct 28, 2006 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP 236931 1006 BIPD/Primary — Oct 28, 2006 Oct 10, 2008 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP 236931 1006 BIPD/Primary — Oct 28, 2006 Oct 28, 2008 CANCELLED
CENTURY SURETY COMPANY CCP397119 CARGO — Jan 1, 2006 Apr 5, 2007 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP 236931 1005 BIPD/Primary — Oct 28, 2005 Oct 28, 2006 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 05MAPMTC015 CARGO — Jan 1, 2005 Jan 1, 2006 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 04MAPMTC003 CARGO — Jan 1, 2004 Jan 1, 2005 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 03MAPMTC015 CARGO — Jan 1, 2003 Jan 1, 2004 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 01HSBCMTC001 CARGO — Jan 1, 2002 Jan 1, 2002 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 02HSBCMTC032 CARGO — Jan 1, 2002 Jan 1, 2003 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 337410 BIPD/Primary — Oct 28, 2001 Oct 28, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  5. Apr 17, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Dec 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Sep 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  9. Aug 27, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 20, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jun 21, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jun 28, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 6, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Mar 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Oct 28, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Oct 14, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Oct 10, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Apr 5, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
  20. Oct 30, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Oct 28, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Oct 28, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jan 3, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Jan 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  25. Oct 28, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Oct 28, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jan 3, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Jan 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  29. Jan 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  30. Jan 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  31. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  32. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  33. Oct 28, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Jun 24, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Jan 4, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Jan 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Nov 9, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Oct 28, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Jun 7, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Sep 22, 1999
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MANCHESTER TN TN 5 0
ATLANTA GA GA 3 0
DE SOTO COUNTY MS 3 0
ROADSIDE AL 2 0
LAVONIA GA GA 2 1
TEMPLE GA GA 2 0
I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY MD 2 0
BREWTON AL AL 1 0
ELBA AL AL 1 0
GOOD HOPE AL AL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 15 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 10 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 2 0
392.82 Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(g) 393.75(g) Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.22(h)(1) Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(2) Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(3) Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC

  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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC

Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 534056 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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's safety rating? ▾
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC had? ▾
107 roadside inspections are on file for PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC 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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 13.8% (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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC based? ▾
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW, AUSTELL, Georgia 30168. 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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC239652). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC operate? ▾
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC self-reports 46 power units and 39 drivers 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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC had any crashes? ▾
96 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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