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Carrier profile · USDOT 1072241 · MC439908 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Preferred Materials Inc

Sibley, LA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+13 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (318) 382-0880
74
Power units
50
Drivers
37
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
40M
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
77
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Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% 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 rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 21 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 37 inspections
Crashes
3
1 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.04 per 1M mi
Total inspections
37
Driver inspections
37
Vehicle inspections
21
People injured
3
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC439908
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. May 10, 2016Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
74
Power units
74
Trucks
70
Tractors owned
170
Trailers owned
50
Drivers
50
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSand
Annual mileage
40,192,880 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1072241
MC / docket
MC-439908
Legal name
Preferred Materials Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 15, 2002
Last MCS-150
Jan 30, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
50 (50)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (318) 382-0880
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Preferred Materials Inc's USDOT number?

Preferred Materials Inc's USDOT number is 1072241 and its docket number is MC439908.

Is Preferred Materials Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Preferred Materials Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 37 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 2.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Preferred Materials Inc's fleet?

74 power units and 50 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 30, 2026.

What insurance does Preferred Materials Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Preferred Materials Inc located?

Preferred Materials Inc is located at 153 Blazer Drive, Sibley, LA, 71073. Phone: (318) 382-0880.

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