PRESTON FORD INC
USDOT 702713 • DBA: PRESTON TOWING • 4313 PRESTON RD, HURLOCK, MD, 21643
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
702,713
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4106737100
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
4313 PRESTON RD, HURLOCK, MD, 21643
Mailing Address
PO BOX 399, PRESTON, MD, 21655
Contact
Phone: 4106737100
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 1, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-824011 | REVOKED | May 8, 2024 | May 8, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 25621580150 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2016 | May 2, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 2562158016 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2016 | May 2, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 25621580160 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 25621580150 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25621580150 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2562158016 | BIPD/Excess | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25621580160 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25621580150 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-824011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC824011 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC824011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC824011 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 30, 2017 | REVOKED | May 8, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
76%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
15
Violations
17
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
6.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 15 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (17 violations from 15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.13vs nat'l 1.80
-0.67 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
11 total · 9.1% OOS
2024-102026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 39.82 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 8.220 ON MD 313 | ...B04957 | PRESTON TOWING |
| Jun 1, 2016 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 1998 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 2, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Apr 1, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Apr 1, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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