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Preferred Materials Inc
- USDOT
- 1072241
- Docket
- MC439908
- Website
- Preferred Materials Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- On Time Pickup
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Friendly
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Related Carriers
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I have worked with this company quite a few times and always have great communication, service and up to date notifications. Will recommend them to anyone in need of their services and will be using them again in the future.
Overview
Preferred Materials is an industry leading regional and over the road long haul trucking company. With a diverse fleet of equipment we are capable of meeting even the most demanding freight delivery schedules.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92 | 170 | 0 |
| Leased | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Oilfield Equipment
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Paper Products
- Construction
Truck Types
- Pneumatic
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
- Tanker
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Cross-Border
- Alcohol Insured
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 7,053,389 (2021)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Preferred Materials Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 11/14/2002 (22 years, 2 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 4 | 11 | 5.45 | 47.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 5.9% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 1.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Crash Reports | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 51 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 24 | 7 | 29.17% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- National Interstate Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- WPP 8200045-00
- Effective Date
- 05/10/2016
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Fantastic carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
Amazing carrier! They're super communicative, and track during the entire transit! Great equipment, great team! Super recommended!
- Lanes
- Queen City, TX to Lumberton, NC
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Solid Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Easy to Work With
Great carrier! Has hauled just shy of 100 loads with us and is great to work with
- Lanes
- Texarkana, AR to Kinston, NC
- Cartersville, GA to Monroe, LA
- Claremont, NC to West Monroe, LA
- Statesville, NC to Kingman, AZ
- Queen City, TX to Prosperity, SC
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Building Materials
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Queen City, TX to Prosperity, SC”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
Overall, carrier is efficient with the service and drivers are on point with updates of pick up and delivery time. Always communicate any delay.
- Lanes
- Queen City, TX to Prosperity, SC
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Queen City, TX to Kinston, NC”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
Preferred Materials Inc did a good job they were on time for pick up and delivery . Dispatcher was good about giving updates when needed and sent paperwork right away . Consistent tracking
- Lanes
- Queen City, TX to Kinston, NC
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Orlando S - Verified Broker
“Awesome”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
This carrier was from the moment really easy going to work with, he updated frequently his current location, I am pleased for his job while delivering the load.
- Lanes
- Arkansas City, AR to Kinston, NC
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- On Time Pickup
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Friendly
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
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