Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc
- USDOT
- 534056
- Docket
- MC239652
Updated October 10, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
5.0
- Communication
-
5.0
- Timeliness
-
3.3
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 2
- Late Delivery
- 1
- Poor Driver Communication
- 1
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Great carrier all around! The driver was on time for the appts and he called multiple times to each customer keeping them updated on his arrival time. He and the dispatcher had strong communication skills with everyone. Both people were very frien...
Overview
Preferred Transport is a leading carrier of the Eastern half of the U.S. We will achieve all of your transportation goals and servicing all of your freight needs.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55 | 101 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Chemicals
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- Less than Truckload
Specialized Services
- Cross-docking
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 3,100,776 (2026)
- Electronic Tracking
- 67% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 02/06/1992 (34 years, 8 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2.36 | 16.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3.14 | 41.8% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.33 | 20.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.13 | 11.4% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 85 | 1 | 1.18% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 33 | 6 | 18.18% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Spinnaker Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- SHD-84229528
- Effective Date
- 12/01/2025
Reviews
Write a ReviewDavid B - Verified Broker
“Good Partials shipments”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 8/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Friendly
- Easy to Onboard
I have used this carrier multiple times to handle partials from atlanta ga area to South east regions, they have always came through, they handle partials only, rates and transit times are great and they are responsive to emails.
- Lanes
- Atlanta, GA to Nashville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Building Materials
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Augusta, GA to Marietta, GA”
- Timeliness
- 1/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 2/10
- Communication
- 2/10
- Late Pickup
- Late Delivery
- Poor Driver Communication
This driver was late for the appointments, that is why we need to take him off the load. He was not tracking.
- Lanes
- Augusta, GA to Marietta, GA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Did not pick up”
- Timeliness
- 1/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 5/10
- Communication
- 5/10
- Late Pickup
Driver was late to PU and we had to reschedule the load, the driver then did not want to wait for the new appt
- Lanes
- Augusta, GA to Marietta, GA
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
5.0
- Communication
-
5.0
- Timeliness
-
3.3
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 2
- Late Delivery
- 1
- Poor Driver Communication
- 1
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