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PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC

504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW · Austell, GA 30168

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #239652
  • USDOT #534056 USDOT Active
  • 46
    Power Units
  • 39
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC is a Austell, GA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 46 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-239652 and their USDOT number is 534056.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/09/2025 · last updated Aug 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,331,290 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: GA (15), SC (10), TN (10), NC (10), MS (6), AL (4), KY (4), MD (4), FL (4), TX (2), LA (2), MI (2), +5 more. Home base: Austell, Georgia.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.42 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.34 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.74 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 1

Inspection Summary

  • 78
    Total
  • 54
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 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
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 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
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC
504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW
AUSTELL, GA 30168
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
PREFERRED LOGISTICS
Legally PREFERRED LTD INC
Austell, GA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—3004352222172

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