PREFERRED MATERIALS INC

DOT 1072241 MC 439908 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
61 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 16.39% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 13.33% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
74 units

Drivers: 50

Trailers: 170 (170 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

153 BLAZER DRIVE, SIBLEY, LA, 71073

Phone Number

(318) 382-0880

Mailing Address

153 BLAZER DRIVE, SIBLEY, LA, 71073

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(318) 371-9113

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
23 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2008-11-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-11-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-12-31 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2002-11-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2016-05-10 BIPD/Primary WPP 8200045-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2015-05-10 BIPD/Primary 100-64-23 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2016-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-05-10 BIPD/Primary 5258318 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2015-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-11-06 BIPD/Primary 43984A111C $1,000,000 TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2013-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-06 BIPD/Primary 43984A100C $1,000,000 TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2011-11-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-11-06 BIPD/Primary CT773991-3605-081 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-11-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-06 BIPD/Primary CT773991-8005-051 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2008-11-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-11-06 BIPD/Primary L039155 $1,000,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2005-11-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-11-06 BIPD/Primary L036634 $1,000,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2004-11-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-06 BIPD/Primary L018512 $1,000,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2003-11-06 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

16.39%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

61 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

13.33%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

15 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

7 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 61 Last inspection: Jun 11, 2026 Total crashes: 57

FMCSA Inspection Records (61 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 11, 2026

V262424904

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jun 9, 2026

5430001043

Level 2 AR PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Jun 2, 2026

0087000643

2 viol.
Level 3 SC PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

May 8, 2026

W158004299

Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Apr 24, 2026

3005010758

Level 3 MS PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Apr 14, 2026

V262313610

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Mar 5, 2026

LARKS00919

1 viol.
Level 3 LA PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Dec 26, 2025

V252133240

Level 2 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Dec 22, 2025

V252133233

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Dec 10, 2025

CV42256666

1 viol.
Level 1 KY PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Oct 14, 2025

V252027854

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Oct 9, 2025

V251998039

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Sep 8, 2025

0149008257

1 viol.
Level 3 SC PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Sep 1, 2025

7520000635

Level 3 AR PETERBILT 1XP4D49X...

Aug 12, 2025

W168000219

2 viol.
Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...
Total Inspections

61

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

61

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (57 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 20, 2025

LA • LA2025083764

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2024

TX • TX70XDHQE1T6

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2024

MO • MO0000110891

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 27, 2024

AL • AL0004689941

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2023

TX • TX6P9EHQE1B6

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 25, 2022

LA • LA5165556420

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2021

AL • AL0001733693

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 22, 2021

LA • LA2142424398

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2021

LA • LA0033947237

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 27, 2021

OK • OK0210038179

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 11, 2020

LA • LA0200013648

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2020

KS • KS2020E20305

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2020

NC • NC0106169308

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 7, 2019

TX • TX5KQEHQE1QR

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2018

LA • LA0180040565

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

38

Total Crashes

57

View all 57 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

30

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

61
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

74
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

74

70 owned

Trailers

170

170 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

50

CDL Drivers: 50
Interstate: 50
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

15

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 13.33%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 50
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Motor Vehicles Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Oilfield Grain/Feed Dry Bulk Paper Products Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

74

Power Units

74

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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