PREFERRED TRANSIT INC

DOT 665009 MC 303996 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
31 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.45% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
12 units

Drivers: 6

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

801 VULCANITE AVE, ALPHA, NJ, 08865-4780

Phone Number

(908) 534-1511

Mailing Address

PO BOX 5261, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, 08865

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(908) 534-9180

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-03-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-03-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-09-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-09-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-07-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2013-07-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2013-06-24 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-06-24 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-06-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-06-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2009-06-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC303996 2013-06-24
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC303996 2012-06-25

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: $750,000
Required: $750,000
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
2021-06-18 BIPD/Primary A0174278001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2020-06-18 BIPD/Primary RT-HSIC-CA-0000160-00 $750,000 HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2021-06-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-06-18 BIPD/Primary CA6226232 $750,000 DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE CO… 2020-06-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-04-01 BIPD/Primary MC600685 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-02-24 BIPD/Primary MC600685 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-09-23 BIPD/Primary MC600685 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-02-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-08-25 BIPD/Primary MC600685 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-09-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-08-06 BIPD/Primary MC600685 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-08-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-06-18 BIPD/Primary MC600685 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-08-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-06-18 BIPD/Primary SFT9881876 01 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2015-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-18 BIPD/Primary DXA80298503 $750,000 ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORAT… 2014-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-18 BIPD/Primary 356537 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2012-09-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-06-18 BIPD/Primary 360053 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2013-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-18 BIPD/Primary CBP356469 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2012-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-18 CARGO 2001VGKLD2882 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-18 BIPD/Primary CAC 7000987 00 $750,000 TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMP… 2011-06-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-06-18 CARGO 2001VGKLD2741 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2010-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-18 CARGO 2001VGKLD2631 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2009-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-18 BIPD/Primary BAP2850938 $750,000 TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NE… 2010-06-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-18 CARGO LD2516 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2008-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-06-18 CARGO LD2394 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2007-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.45%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

31 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 31 Last inspection: Jul 9, 2026 Total crashes: 1

FMCSA Inspection Records (31 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 9, 2026

3079004435

Level 2 CT KENS 2NKMLZ9X...

Jan 27, 2026

SPSYI01139

2 viol.
Level 2 NJ KENWORTH 2NKMHZ7X...

Dec 10, 2025

SPF3061324

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NY KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

Dec 9, 2025

SPRLI02120

Level 2 NJ KW 1XKYDP9X...

Nov 14, 2025

SPSSI00752

Level 3 NJ KENS 2NKMHZ7X...

Jul 29, 2025

SPSYI00787

1 viol.
Level 1 NJ KENS 2NKMHZ7X...

May 21, 2025

3076003324

1 viol.
Level 1 CT KENS 2NKMHZ7X...

Apr 17, 2025

SPK3050432

Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3ALACXDT...

Mar 6, 2025

SPSN000670

Level 3 NJ FRE 3ALACXDT...

Feb 27, 2025

0L11700004

Level 3 NY FREIGHTLIN 3ALACXDT...

Jan 10, 2025

SPRQI01279

1 viol.
Level 2 NJ KW 1XKZDP9X...

Dec 13, 2024

SPRXI01237

Level 3 NJ FRE 3ALACXDT...

Oct 22, 2024

SPRJI01225

Level 3 NJ KW 2NKMLZ9X...

Jun 11, 2024

1915000055

1 viol.
Level 1 US FREIGHTLIN 3ALACXDT...

May 30, 2024

0180000468

Level 2 MD FRE 3ALACXDT...
Total Inspections

31

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

31

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1 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.

Mar 14, 2011

NY • NY3387429400

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

1

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

6

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
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

31
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

12
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

12

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

6

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
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 Logs/Lumber Machinery Utility Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

12

Power Units

6

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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