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PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC

26644 SR 247 · Branford, FL 32008-2632

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(386) 935-2773 Tap to call
  • MC #413974
  • USDOT #854422 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 14
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC is a Branford, FL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-413974 and their USDOT number is 854422.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/02/2026 · last updated Oct 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/02/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 964,382 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Florida — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 20 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: FL (20), SC (8), AL (6), MS (4), GA (3), LA (2), NC (2). Home base: Branford, Florida.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.76 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 1

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 26
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.17B2-LRLDWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC
26644 SR 247
BRANFORD, FL 32008-2632
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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