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Carrier profile · USDOT 73031 · MC-1487186 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO
3 power unitsavg 7.6 yrRegional · 3 statesINMAN, KS100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1487186 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.6 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO (USDOT 73031) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 25, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 27, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO's USDOT number?
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO's USDOT number is 73031, and its motor carrier number is MC-1487186.
Is PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO's safety record?
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO's fleet?
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO operates 3 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO based?
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT CO is based in INMAN, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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