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Carrier profile · USDOT 534056 · MC-239652

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC

46 power unitsavg 5.9 yrNational · 17 statesAUSTELL, GA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-239652 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkspreferredtransport.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
46Power units
40 observed · MCS-150
55Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(770) 941-4848Email dispatchlogan@preferredtransport.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority32 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo13.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

46 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.9 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 32-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC safe to work with?

Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC safe to load? PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC (USDOT 534056, MC-239652) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in AUSTELL, GA, operating 46 power units and 39 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 108 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 13.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), 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
PTPREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's USDOT number?

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's USDOT number is 534056, and its motor carrier number is MC-239652.

Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC authorized to operate?

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

What is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's safety record?

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC has a 13.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 108 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's fleet?

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC operates 46 power units and 39 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC based?

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is based in AUSTELL, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.