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Carrier profile · USDOT 659257 · MC-309159 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
Preferred Cartage Service Inc
DBA PREFERRED CARTAGE
53 power unitsavg 4 yrMulti-region · 11 statesGREELEY, CO88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-309159 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
53Power units
53 observed · MCS-150
74Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 176 inspections.
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo17.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC (USDOT 659257) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 111 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 45 vehicle-level and 111 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 53 power units and 53 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 26, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 19, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC's USDOT number?
PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 659257, and its motor carrier number is MC-309159.
Is PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC's safety record?
PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC has a 17.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 176 roadside inspections, with 3 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 CARTAGE SERVICE INC's fleet?
PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC operates 53 power units and 53 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC based?
PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC is based in GREELEY, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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