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PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED

9565 LONGWOODS RD · Chatham, ON N7M 5J7

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(519) 352-5530 Tap to call
  • MC #175043
  • USDOT #261918 USDOT Active
  • 40
    Power Units
  • 41
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED is a Chatham, ON freight carrier/shipper 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 Aug 23, 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 Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MI (16), TX (1), TN (1), IL (1), NC (1), IN (1). Home base: Chatham, Ontario.

Safety Record

Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.47 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.96 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× 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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