Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Greeley, CO

PREFERRED CARTAGE

113 6TH AVE · Greeley, CO 80631

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #309159
  • USDOT #659257 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 53
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PREFERRED CARTAGE is a Greeley, CO freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 53 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-309159 and their USDOT number is 659257.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/26/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/26/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,817,547 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: NE (32), KS (29), CO (17), WY (6), OK (6), NM (3), IA (3), SD (2), UT (2), TX (1), IL (1). Home base: Greeley, Colorado.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.39 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 3 Vehicle Maintenance 1.92 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 102
    Total
  • 76
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PREFERRED CARTAGE
113 6TH AVE
GREELEY, CO 80631
Mailing Address
PREFERRED CARTAGE SERVICE INC
PO BOX 940
GREELEY, CO 80632

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