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Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(2 reviews) 2.5 out of 5
Austell, GA 30168
USDOT
534056
Docket
MC239652

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
3.5
Communication
3.5
Timeliness
1.0

Negative Flags

Late Pickup
2
Late Delivery
1
Poor Driver Communication
1

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 49 102 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
3,764,652 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 02/10/1992 (32 years, 3 months)
Contract Active — 02/06/1992 (32 years, 3 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 8 0 3 1.53 10.7%
Unsafe Driving 16 5 0 3.26 43.5%
Hours of Service Compliance 18 7 1 1.54 54.9%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 2 2 2 0.21 28.2%

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 1 1 0 2
Crash Reports 1 1 0 2

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 58 3 5.17% 6.67%
Vehicle 20 2 10% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
A0236753001
Effective date
12/01/2023

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Verified Broker from Indiana

January 11, 2023

“Full Truckload from Augusta, GA to Marietta, GA”

Timeliness
1/10
Cleanliness
2/10
Communication
2/10

What went poorly?
  • 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