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Freight Carrier · Chatham, ON

PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED

Name: PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED
Address: 9565 LONGWOODS RD, CHATHAM, ON, N7M 5J7, CA
Telephone: (519) 352-5530

9565 LONGWOODS RD · Chatham, ON N7M 5J7

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #175043
USDOT #261918 USDOT Active

40
Power Units
41
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED is a Chatham, ON freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ontario. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 41 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-175043 and their USDOT number is 261918.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/08/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/08/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,304,839 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MI (16), TN (1), IL (1), NC (1), IN (1). Home base: Chatham, Ontario.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.72 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

20
Total
12
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 3

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 5

393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED
9565 LONGWOODS RD
CHATHAM, ON N7M 5J7

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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