PREFERRED MATERIALS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: CONRAD YELVINGTON DISTRIBUTORS PRESTIGE GUNITE
USDOT
239392
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
951
Total Drivers
708
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in LUTZ, Florida, operating 951 power units with 708 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 28 crashes on file (9 with injuries). FMCSA records show 302 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Florida is 15.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.3% across 149,379 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
302
Total
76%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
28
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PREFERRED MATERIALS INC (USDOT #239392) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's safety record?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC has 302 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 28 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PREFERRED MATERIALS INC operate?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC operates 951 power units with 708 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does PREFERRED MATERIALS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PREFERRED MATERIALS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PREFERRED MATERIALS INC located?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC is based in LUTZ, Florida at 4636 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE, 33559. Phone: (813) 973-2888.
What are PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's out-of-service rates?
PREFERRED MATERIALS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 10.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.