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Carrier profile · USDOT 854422 · MC-413974 · Updated 06/13/2026

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC

14 power unitsavg 11.4 yrRegional · 7 statesBRANFORD, FL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-413974 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkswindstream.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(386) 935-2773Email dispatchPPSOFFICE@WINDSTREAM.NET

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 well above average
Operating authority26 yr active
since 2000
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo52.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.4 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

26 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 26-yr authority, 52% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC safe to work with?

Is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC safe to load? PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC (USDOT 854422, MC-413974) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BRANFORD, FL, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers. Operating authority has been active 26 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 75 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 52.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PPPREFERRED PINE STRAW INC 74
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Frequently asked

What is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC's USDOT number?

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC's USDOT number is 854422, and its motor carrier number is MC-413974.

Is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC authorized to operate?

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

What is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC's safety record?

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC has a 52.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 75 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC's fleet?

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC operates 14 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC based?

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC is based in BRANFORD, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.