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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Greeley, CO

PREFERRED CARTAGE

Name: PREFERRED CARTAGE
Address: 113 6TH AVE, GREELEY, CO, 80631, US
Telephone: (970) 304-1454

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 Jun 24, 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
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Livestock
Grain, Feed, Hay
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: NE (31), KS (30), CO (19), OK (9), WY (5), IA (4), NM (3), UT (3), SD (2), TX (1), IL (1), MO (1). Home base: Greeley, Colorado.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.44 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.94 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

109
Total
79
Clean
30
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 10

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
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)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle 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
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× 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 roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

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
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× 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
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× 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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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 7

Vehicle Maintenance 12

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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