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Carrier profile · USDOT 2373523 · MC1201426 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jacob Preston

DBA Jaton Transport · Bellaire, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2013
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentBeveragesConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (713) 359-6736
2
Power units
1
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 10.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1201426
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 9, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentBeveragesConstruction
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2373523
MC / docket
MC-1201426
Legal name
Jacob Preston
DBA
Jaton Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 25, 2013
Last MCS-150
Oct 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Jacob Preston's USDOT number?

Jacob Preston's USDOT number is 2373523 and its docket number is MC1201426.

Is Jacob Preston authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Jacob Preston's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Jacob Preston's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 23, 2025.

What insurance does Jacob Preston carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Jacob Preston located?

Jacob Preston is located at 6575 West Loop South, Bellaire, TX, 77401. Phone: (713) 359-6736.

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