HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2316473-preferred-tank-lines-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC
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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
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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 MC790809.
- 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) | MC790809 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WPP 8200045-01 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 31, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 35 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
0 of 57 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | AR | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 30, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | KS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
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 Louisiana average covers 14,007 vehicle and 19,601 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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 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 | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 5 | 45.7% | 78.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 25.7% | 7.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 7 | 1 | 20.0% | 1.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 8.6% | 7.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 manhole requirements. Package Integrity - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 1783455HMP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817AHMPSPMC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Rural Tuscaloosa, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Cotton Valley, LA | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2316473 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC790809 |
| Legal name | PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 36 |
| Drivers | 26 |
| Annual mileage | 3,646,012 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 24, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 15, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherSand
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC
What does PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC790809: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about PREFERRED TANK LINES LLC 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 TANK LINES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2316473. 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 MC790809, 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 MATERIALS INC Review Carrier |
Sibley, LA | 1072241 | MC439908 | 74 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BRYCE TRANSPORT INC High risk Carrier |
Sibley, LA | 583605 | MC294696 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| HORSESHOE LOGISTICS LLC High risk 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 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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