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Carrier profile · USDOT 1072241 · MC-439908 · Updated 06/13/2026

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC

74 power unitsavg 6.5 yrMulti-region · 11 statesSIBLEY, LA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-439908 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkspmidelivers.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
74Power units
25 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(318) 382-0880Email dispatchtodd.ruple@pmidelivers.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority23 yr active
since 2002
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

74 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.5 yr

Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

23 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 23-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC safe to work with?

Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC safe to load? PREFERRED MATERIALS INC (USDOT 1072241, MC-439908) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SIBLEY, LA, operating 74 power units and 50 drivers. Operating authority has been active 23 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 58 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's USDOT number?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's USDOT number is 1072241, and its motor carrier number is MC-439908.

Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's safety record?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 58 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's fleet?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC operates 74 power units and 50 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC based?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is based in SIBLEY, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.