PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC

DOT 534056 MC 239652 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
110 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 4.55% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
46 units

Drivers: 39

Trailers: 102 (102 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW, AUSTELL, GA, 30168

Phone Number

(770) 941-4848

Mailing Address

504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW, AUSTELL, GA, 30168

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2010-08-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-08-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-10-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-10-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-10-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-10-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-09-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-04-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-09-29 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1994-12-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-12-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1993-10-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON 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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

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
2025-12-01 BIPD/Primary SHD-84229528 $1,000,000 SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-12-01 BIPD/Primary TINCA9488947 $1,000,000 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-12-01 BIPD/Primary A0236753001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2024-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-12-01 BIPD/Primary A0161683001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2023-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-12-01 BIPD/Primary MD000251 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2021-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-09-01 BIPD/Primary MD000185 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2019-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-09-01 BIPD/Primary A0087045001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2018-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-27 BIPD/Primary CSP 5 137 636 $1,000,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2017-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 BIPD/Primary DAL 010103 $1,000,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-06-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 BIPD/Primary DAL 010108 $1,000,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-08-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-10-10 BIPD/Primary DAL 010041 $1,000,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-05-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-04-05 CARGO 20 MS LO1275 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-04-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-10-28 BIPD/Primary PAP 236931 1005 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2006-10-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-28 BIPD/Primary PAP 236931 1006 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-10-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-01 CARGO CCP397119 $1,000,000 CENTURY SURETY COMPANY 2007-04-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-28 BIPD/Primary PAP 236931 1005 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2006-10-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-01-01 CARGO 05MAPMTC015 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2006-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-01-01 CARGO 04MAPMTC003 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2005-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-01-01 CARGO 03MAPMTC015 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2004-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-01-01 CARGO 01HSBCMTC001 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2002-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-01 CARGO 02HSBCMTC032 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2003-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

4.55%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

110 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

25 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 110 Last inspection: Jul 20, 2026 Total crashes: 98

FMCSA Inspection Records (110 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 20, 2026

0343004396

1 viol.
Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Jul 16, 2026

BOSSL01154

Level 3 MI FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 9, 2026

CV44377278

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

Jun 4, 2026

0366001332

1 viol.
Level 3 SC KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 3, 2026

1384001561

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKZD49X...

Jun 2, 2026

I036860097

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHFG...

May 28, 2026

CV41884445

1 viol.
Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

May 28, 2026

CV41884445

1 viol.
Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

May 26, 2026

0006878964

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHFG...

May 14, 2026

1473000281

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

May 14, 2026

1370000171

Level 2 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

May 12, 2026

1480000103

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKZD49X...

May 12, 2026

SPQPI02884

Level 3 NJ FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 1, 2026

2408C00625

1 viol.
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Mar 30, 2026

LASHS01014

1 viol.
Level 3 LA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

110

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

110

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (98 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.

Feb 23, 2026

IL • ILX004145533

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2026

FL • FL2711578106

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 5, 2025

GA • GA0009999225

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 21, 2025

GA • GA0009906172

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 15, 2025

VA • VA0251500187

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2023

VA • VA0233645189

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 12, 2023

IN • IN0904346742

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 16, 2022

NJ • NJ0022933415

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2022

GA • GA0008497596

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 30, 2021

GA • GA0008330528

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2021

GA • GA0008178922

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2021

PA • PA106235800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2021

TX • TX61VAHQE17J

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 2, 2020

GA • GA0007838953

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2020

GA • GA0007785427

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

66

Total Crashes

98

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

38

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

110
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

46
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

46

46 owned

Trailers

102

102 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

39

CDL Drivers: 39
Interstate: 28
Intrastate: 11
Driver Inspections

25

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 4.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 28
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 11
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

46

Power Units

46

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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