Freight Carrier/shipper · Austell, GA
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC
504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW · Austell, GA 30168
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(770) 941-4848
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- MC #239652
- USDOT #534056 USDOT Active
- 55Power Units
- 47Drivers
- Carrier/shipperEntity 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 55 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-239652 and their USDOT number is 534056.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/08/2026 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 10/08/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 3,100,776 (2026)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: GA (15), SC (11), TN (11), NC (11), MS (6), KY (6), AL (5), MD (4), FL (4), TX (2), MI (2), LA (2), +6 more. Home base: Austell, Georgia.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 6Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
3.55
16
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.32
4
Vehicle Maintenance
2.51
8
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.13
1
Inspection Summary
- 85Total
- 58Clean
- 27With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 25 unique codes
Critical 7
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 7
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Hours of Service 6
- 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 Time
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 5
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
Locations
Physical Address
PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC504 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SW
AUSTELL, GA 30168
Mailing Address
Same as physical.