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Carrier profile · USDOT 534056 · MC-239652 · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc
46 power unitsavg 6.3 yrNational · 19 statesAUSTELL, GA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-239652 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
46Power units
42 observed · MCS-150
58Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 9, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 118 inspections.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC (USDOT 534056) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 9, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 9, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 9, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 9, 2026.
The carrier received 86 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 33 vehicle-level and 86 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 9, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 9, 2026.
It reports 46 power units and 39 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 9, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 5, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Aug 9, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's USDOT number?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's USDOT number is 534056, and its motor carrier number is MC-239652.
Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 9, 2026, PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's safety record?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 118 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's fleet?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC operates 46 power units and 39 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC based?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is based in AUSTELL, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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