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Carrier profile · USDOT 2316473 · MC-790809 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC
36 power unitsavg 8.4 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSIBLEY, LA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-790809 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
30 observed · MCS-150
36Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · 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 fileMultiple injury crashes
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 14 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2012.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 88 inspections.
USDOT registration1414 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.4 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC (USDOT 2316473) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 31, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 63 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 41 vehicle-level and 63 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 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 36 power units and 26 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 24, 2026 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC's USDOT number?
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC's USDOT number is 2316473, and its motor carrier number is MC-790809.
Is PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC's safety record?
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC has a 12.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 88 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC's fleet?
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC operates 36 power units and 26 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC based?
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC is based in SIBLEY, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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