HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3145488-sapphire-preferred-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SAPPHIRE PREFERRED 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 average50.0% vs Florida average 25.6%.
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, (813) 220-5783, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC101921.
- 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 6 · Florida avg 25.6%
1 of 13 · Florida avg 10.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | FL | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 11, 2025 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | FL | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2025 | FL | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | FL | 3 | 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | 87.5% | 61.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 6.3% | 11.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failing to properly secure load General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929ADFSL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3145488 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC101921 |
| Legal name | SAPPHIRE PREFERRED INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 550,954 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 6, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Questions about SAPPHIRE PREFERRED INC
What does SAPPHIRE PREFERRED INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SAPPHIRE PREFERRED INC (MC101921), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SAPPHIRE PREFERRED 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SAPPHIRE PREFERRED INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3145488. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (813) 220-5783, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC101921, 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 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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