DBA: PREFERRED CARTAGE

PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC

DOT 659257 MC 309159 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
180 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.44% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
53 units

Drivers: 53

Trailers: 230 (230 owned)

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

Physical Address

113 6TH AVE, GREELEY, CO, 80631

Phone Number

(970) 304-1454

Mailing Address

PO BOX 940, GREELEY, CO, 80632

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
29 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
29 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

Active
8 yrs, 12 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2020-07-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2019-06-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2017-08-10 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2017-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-04-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-04-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-04-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-04-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-04-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-04-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-02-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-04-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-04-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC309159 1997-01-18

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: $750,000
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

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2026-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011909 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-07-07 Bond 7901142162 N/A NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2009-04-27 Cargo IHX5400159 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011908 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011907 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011906 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011905 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-07-06 SURETY 3740301 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2023-07-19 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011904 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-06 SURETY 10059860 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-07-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011903 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011902 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011901 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-06 SURETY 10059860 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-07-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-03-20 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6011900 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-04-27 BIPD/Primary LFO0002861 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2017-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-04-27 BIPD/Primary CTO1398572 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-04-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-09-29 BIPD/Primary CTO1391227 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-04-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-04-27 BIPD/Primary CTO1391227 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-09-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-27 BIPD/Primary CTO1386094 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-04-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-27 BIPD/Primary CTO0130699 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-04-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-03-02 BIPD/Primary CTO0127168 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-04-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-08-02 BIPD/Primary CTO0127168 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-03-02 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.44%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

180 inspections · 17 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

29 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 180 Last inspection: Jul 31, 2026 Total crashes: 64

FMCSA Inspection Records (180 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 31, 2026

T616000106

Level 3 NE KENWORTH M 1XKYD49X...

Jul 26, 2026

T142000121

Level 3 NE KENWAY CAM 1XKYD49X...

Jul 17, 2026

HP01550748

Level 2 KS KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 15, 2026

S100153386

2 viol.
Level 3 OK KW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 29, 2026

T035001344

Level 3 NE KENWORTH M 1XKYD49X...

Jun 28, 2026

1378531764

Level 2 CO KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 28, 2026

HP03480096

Level 2 KS KENW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 25, 2026

T029000049

Level 3 NE KENWAY CAM 1XKYD49X...

Jun 24, 2026

T271000093

Level 3 NE KENWAY CAM 1XKYD49X...

Jun 19, 2026

T687000063

1 viol.
Level 3 NE KENWAY CAM 1XKYD49X...

Jun 11, 2026

T557002357

Level 3 NE KENWAY CAM 1XKYD49X...

May 14, 2026

HP02762405

Level 1 KS KW 1XKYD49X...

Apr 8, 2026

PAMK000449

Level 1 WY KENS 1XKYD49X...

Apr 2, 2026

1448371774

Level 3 CO KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Mar 30, 2026

1348Q2HFHT

Level 2 NM GDAN 1GR1A062...
Total Inspections

180

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

180

View all 180 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (64 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 19, 2026

NE • NE0226021001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 27, 2026

NE • NE0226008025

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2024

KS • KS2024E28336

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 21, 2024

CO • CO2024001987

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2024

IA • IA2401403562

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2023

KS • KS2023E25116

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 30, 2022

KS • KS2022E24768

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2022

KS • KS2022E23270

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2021

KS • KS2021E20918

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2020

KS • KS2020E20224

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2020

TX • TX5TWAHQE18V

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 29, 2019

MO • MO0000081709

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 11, 2019

CO • CO2019000665

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2018

NE • NE0218052837

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 19, 2018

CO • CO2018002475

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

23

Total Crashes

64

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

56

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

Warning
Violations: 29
OOS: 14

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

180
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

53
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

53

53 owned

Trailers

230

230 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

53

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 53
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

29

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 39
Interstate (<100 mi): 14
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Machinery Fresh Produce Intermodal Livestock Grain/Feed Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

53

Power Units

53

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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