Fleet typeIdentity
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1072241 · MC-439908 ·
Preferred Materials Inc
74 power unitsavg 6.7 yrMulti-region · 11 statesSIBLEY, LA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-439908 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
74Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.7Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.7 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
15 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC (USDOT 1072241) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 10, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 74 power units and 50 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 9, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's USDOT number?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's USDOT number is 1072241, and its motor carrier number is MC-439908.
Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's safety record?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC has a 35.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes 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 MATERIALS INC's fleet?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC operates 74 power units and 50 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC based?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is based in SIBLEY, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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