HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/143135-preston-refrigeration-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average66.7% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
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, (913) 621-1813, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1293631.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 6 · Missouri avg 20.2%
2 of 8 · Missouri avg 3.6%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 1 | 16 | Yes |
| May 7, 2026 | IA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 12, 2025 | MO | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| May 11, 2025 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2025 | NE | 1 | 24 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Missouri average covers 51,989 vehicle and 91,637 driver inspections of all Missouri-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
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 61 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 8 | 86.7% | 66.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 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 defective parking brake system on CMV Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341 | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 143135 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1293631 |
| Legal name | PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 150,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 14, 1992) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherAcetylene, Steel Pipe
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC
What does PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC (MC1293631), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking PRESTON REFRIGERATION CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 143135. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (913) 621-1813, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1293631, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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