HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1072241-preferred-materials-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:37 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (318) 382-0880, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC439908.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC439908 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WPP 8200045-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 10, 2016 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 20 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
1 of 33 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | AR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Louisiana average covers 14,001 vehicle and 19,605 driver inspections of all Louisiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 38 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 6 | 60.7% | 78.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 7.1% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 7.1% | 7.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASOUT | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| No or improper load securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100A | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to ensure intermodal container securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126 | 1 | 1 |
| Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126B | 1 | 1 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 1 | 1 |
| Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Minden, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Not Listed, TX | 1 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1072241 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC439908 |
| Legal name | PREFERRED MATERIALS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 74 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 40,192,880 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 9, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 15, 2002 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand
Questions about PREFERRED MATERIALS INC
What does PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's operating authority allow?
MC439908: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PREFERRED MATERIALS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1072241. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 382-0880, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC439908, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (318) 382-0880
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC Carrier |
Sibley, LA | 2316473 | MC790809 | 36 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BRYCE TRANSPORT INC Carrier |
Sibley, LA | 583605 | MC294696 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| HORSESHOE LOGISTICS LLC Carrier |
Sibley, LA | 3875097 | MC1419944 | 0 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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