PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 25.93% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 9.09% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 14
Trailers: 197 (197 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
26644 SR 247, BRANFORD, FL, 32008-2632
Phone Number
(386) 935-2773
Mailing Address
26644 SR 247, BRANFORD, FL, 32008-2632
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(386) 935-0061
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 | DC920001101-00 | $750,000 | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANC… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2024-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | DC910022-01 | $750,000 | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANC… | 2025-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | DC910022 | $750,000 | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANC… | 2024-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | W14AF00307 | $750,000 | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003474 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2022-12-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | BA0717232 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2019-03-12 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | PIA08026402 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2017-03-12 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-08-27 | BIPD/Primary | PIA08026401 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2015-10-02 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | PIA08026401 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2015-10-02 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-07-01 | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881757 01 | $750,000 | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… | 2015-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881757 01 | $750,000 | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… | 2014-07-01 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2013-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | MCP03866A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2014-03-12 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | PK2012MCA00123 | $750,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2013-04-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | CT751772-3811-111 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | 2012-04-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | TP 9880260 01 | $750,000 | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURAN… | 2011-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | CA 0013477 | $750,000 | NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMP… | 2010-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-04-16 | BIPD/Primary | CA 6154503 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… | 2009-04-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-01-17 | BIPD/Primary | CA 6154503 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… | 2008-04-16 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-09-17 | CARGO | 790-00-47-43-0000 | $750,000 | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… | 2014-07-01 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2006-09-17 | CARGO | IMP 7561527 | $750,000 | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… | 2007-09-17 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-09-13 | BIPD/Primary | FLC7003828 | $750,000 | MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY OF … | 2008-01-17 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.93%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
81 inspections · 21 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
9.09%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
11 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (81 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | LARGS01861 | 3 | LA | 1 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 2090001283 | 2 | AL | 2 | 1 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 3137009824 | 3 | FL | 0 | 0 | CUSTOM SCO 3HSDJAPR... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6611183854 | 2 | MS | 0 | 0 | VOLV 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 0006889200 | 2 | NC | 1 | 1 | INTL 3HSDJAPR... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1462000971 | 3 | GA | 8 | 1 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 2279005390 | 3 | FL | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW21Y... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3227001017 | 1 | FL | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| May 21, 2026 | 1905002710 | 2 | AL | 11 | 1 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| May 21, 2026 | 1905002710 | 2 | AL | 11 | 1 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| May 5, 2026 | 6643029108 | 2 | MS | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGHDV... |
| May 5, 2026 | 6643029108 | 2 | MS | 1 | 0 | 3AKJGHDV... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 2090001077 | 3 | AL | 2 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW21Y... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 2279005260 | 2 | FL | 1 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4M19GF... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1031013511 | 2 | MS | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW21Y... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 0410000597 | 3 | SC | 0 | 0 | CUSTOM SCO 3HSDJAPR... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3686006299 | 3 | FL | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4C9EH8... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 6643028891 | 2 | MS | 0 | 0 | VOLV 4V4C9EH8... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 0281004654 | 2 | SC | 3 | 1 | INTERNATIO 3HSDJAPR... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3861001030 | 1 | FL | 6 | 1 | FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR... |
Jul 22, 2026
LARGS01861
Jul 17, 2026
2090001283
Jul 10, 2026
3137009824
Jul 1, 2026
6611183854
Jun 26, 2026
0006889200
Jun 24, 2026
1462000971
Jun 15, 2026
2279005390
Jun 1, 2026
3227001017
May 21, 2026
1905002710
May 21, 2026
1905002710
May 5, 2026
6643029108
May 5, 2026
6643029108
Apr 30, 2026
2090001077
Apr 21, 2026
2279005260
Apr 3, 2026
1031013511
Apr 3, 2026
0410000597
Mar 17, 2026
3686006299
Feb 24, 2026
6643028891
Feb 11, 2026
0281004654
Feb 10, 2026
3861001030
Jan 21, 2026
1647007256
Jan 13, 2026
0328000911
Jan 7, 2026
1299000853
Jan 6, 2026
0006836111
Dec 9, 2025
3164009565
Nov 21, 2025
3267006403
Oct 15, 2025
4895001337
Sep 17, 2025
2592002999
Sep 9, 2025
0412000036
Aug 28, 2025
0182000176
Aug 18, 2025
0407000396
Jul 15, 2025
0399000701
Jun 11, 2025
1375001531
Jun 2, 2025
3252000661
May 29, 2025
3414008740
May 15, 2025
3053009899
Apr 30, 2025
2100003976
Apr 28, 2025
3600000917
Apr 9, 2025
1525002939
Apr 4, 2025
3701006318
Mar 19, 2025
0407000041
Feb 17, 2025
LANKS00093
Jan 13, 2025
2137004565
Dec 31, 2024
3857003659
Nov 25, 2024
4126001387
Sep 3, 2024
4421000274
Aug 13, 2024
0371000049
Aug 7, 2024
2602003348
Jul 17, 2024
JSBH008547
Jul 11, 2024
4895000280
Total Inspections
81
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
81
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (45 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | FL2704181605 | FL | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 18, 2023 | FL8972914803 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2023 | GA0009145006 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2023 | FL8967404203 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2023 | FL8959920603 | FL | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2023 | FL2499776503 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2023 | SC0023207573 | SC | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2023 | AL0003603401 | AL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 25, 2022 | FL8813484702 | FL | Fatal | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2022 | SC0022249868 | SC | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2022 | SC0022538086 | SC | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| May 18, 2022 | SC0022240328 | SC | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2021 | FL8956450901 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 10, 2020 | FL8047918900 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2020 | FL8823287000 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Aug 27, 2025
FL • FL2704181605
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Dec 18, 2023
FL • FL8972914803
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 29, 2023
GA • GA0009145006
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 17, 2023
FL • FL8967404203
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 20, 2023
FL • FL8959920603
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Jun 5, 2023
FL • FL2499776503
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 21, 2023
SC • SC0023207573
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 10, 2023
AL • AL0003603401
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 25, 2022
FL • FL8813484702
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 22, 2022
SC • SC0022249868
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 15, 2022
SC • SC0022538086
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
May 18, 2022
SC • SC0022240328
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Nov 18, 2021
FL • FL8956450901
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 10, 2020
FL • FL8047918900
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 15, 2020
FL • FL8823287000
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 30, 2019
FL • FL8920421309
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
May 24, 2019
GA • GA0007221474
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 10, 2018
GA • GA0007006570
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 19, 2018
SC • SC0018586871
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 15, 2018
AL • AL0008605234
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 11, 2017
FL • FL8539603907
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 19, 2017
GA • GA0006281451
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 1, 2017
TN • TN0101631271
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 6, 2016
MS • MS9024160001
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 6, 2015
FL • FL8514076605
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
25
Total Crashes
45
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
39
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 10 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 81 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 14 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 197 | 0 | 0 | 197 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
14
14 owned
Trailers
197
197 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
14
Driver Inspections
11
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
14
Power Units
14
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
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