Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 261918 · MC-175043 ·
Preferred Transport Limited
40 power unitsavg 8.7 yrRegional · 7 statesCHATHAM, ON93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-175043 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.7 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED (USDOT 261918) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION effective Apr 30, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 20 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 40 power units and 41 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 8, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 10, 1992 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED's USDOT number?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED's USDOT number is 261918, and its motor carrier number is MC-175043.
Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED's safety record?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED's fleet?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED operates 40 power units and 41 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED based?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED is based in CHATHAM, ON, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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