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Carrier profile · USDOT 239392 · Updated 06/13/2026

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC

DBA CONRAD YELVINGTON DISTRIBUTORS PRESTIGE GUNITE

949 power unitsavg 5.9 yrRegional · 3 statesLUTZ, FL
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
949Power units
203 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.9Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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Established 43 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageFatal crash on record
USDOT registration42 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD) unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo10.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal12
28 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

949 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.9 yr

Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 42-yr registration, 11% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC safe to work with?

Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC safe to load? PREFERRED MATERIALS INC (USDOT 239392) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in LUTZ, FL, operating 949 power units and 708 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 454 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 10.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 28 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
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Frequently asked

What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's USDOT number?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's USDOT number is 239392.

Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's safety record?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC has a 10.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 454 roadside inspections, with 28 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 MATERIALS INC's fleet?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC operates 949 power units and 708 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC based?

PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is based in LUTZ, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.

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