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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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PREFERRED MATERIALS INC
USDOT 239392 · EIN 58-1401468
4636 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE, LUTZ, FL, 33559
(813) 973-2888 · MARIE GLENN
85
Low risk
Risk factors
26 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
953 / 708
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
300 / 553
Crashes (24 mo)
26
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance478 pts
Other116 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 46 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
FL298
TX1
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.10 | ≈41–45% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.12 | 3.15 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Lee County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lee County, FL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 78% · Speeding 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
English language 100% (2 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (1 OOS) · Brakes 15% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 15%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 29 inspections, 18 violations, 0 OOS, 16 clean · improving.
1. Other11 viol · 61%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 392.2-SLLSIV ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 33%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.45D-B, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.34).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 59 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.038).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 26 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/11/2026 | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL | 1 | ||
| 04/29/2026 | LAKELAND, FL | ✓ | ||
| 04/20/2026 | MOUNT DORA, FL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/15/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 03/17/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 01/13/2026 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | ✓ | ||
| 11/24/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 09/26/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 09/09/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
51 incomplete vehicle3 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MARIE GLENN
Annual mileage
18.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
708
Registered since
1983-11-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
18.8M mi reported (2024)
11/08/1983 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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