Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 854422 · MC413974 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Preferred Pine Straw Inc

Branford, FL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+13 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (386) 935-2773
14
Power units
14
Drivers
44
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
964K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
Review before loading

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 52.4% 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
52.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 11 of 21 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 44 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.52 per 1M mi
Total inspections
44
Driver inspections
44
Vehicle inspections
21
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC413974
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Dec 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Highlander Specialty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
14
Power units
14
Trucks
14
Tractors owned
197
Trailers owned
14
Drivers
14
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionPine Straw
Annual mileage
964,382 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
854422
MC / docket
MC-413974
Legal name
Preferred Pine Straw Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 10, 2000
Last MCS-150
Feb 2, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
14 (14)
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 Preferred Pine Straw Inc's USDOT number?

Preferred Pine Straw Inc's USDOT number is 854422 and its docket number is MC413974.

Is Preferred Pine Straw Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Preferred Pine Straw Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 44 roadside inspections, a 52.4% vehicle and 2.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Preferred Pine Straw Inc's fleet?

14 power units and 14 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 2, 2026.

What insurance does Preferred Pine Straw Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Highlander Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Preferred Pine Straw Inc located?

Preferred Pine Straw Inc is located at 26644 Sr 247, Branford, FL, 32008-2632. Phone: (386) 935-2773.

Similar carriers in Florida

All Florida carriers →
Tow Pros Auto LLC
Holly Hill, FL · 14 power units
Carrier
Constructive Resource Inc
Largo, FL · 14 power units
Carrier
Hancock Environmental Seeding, Inc
Dade City, FL · 14 power units
Carrier
Magical Transportation of Orlando LLC
Orlando, FL · 14 power units
Carrier
Orlando Millan Transportation LLC
Gainesville, FL · 14 power units
Carrier
Christina G Smith Foundation
Plantation, FL · 14 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in BranfordFreight brokers in Florida

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.