PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
534056
MC Number
239652
Fleet Size
46
Total Drivers
39
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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in AUSTELL, Georgia, operating 46 power units with 39 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 1.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 5 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 78 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 Georgia is 16.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.8% across 103,733 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
78
Total
72%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
5
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC (USDOT #534056) 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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's safety record?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC has 78 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 5 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 TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC operate?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC operates 46 power units with 39 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC located?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is based in AUSTELL, Georgia at 504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW, 30168. Phone: (770) 941-4848.
What are PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's out-of-service rates?
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.3%, 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 13.3%, 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.