PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202685 inspections · 19 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
9
3× · sev 3
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 5392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 7395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 8392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9395.30B2-ELDDFC24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- GA6
- SC5
- TN5
- KY4
- NC3
- IL1
- IN1
- MI1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in GA
Medium impact8 of 25 violations in the last 12 months (32%) came from inspections in GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from GA 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 47% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 29%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 6%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 38% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 27%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 27%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 27%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 6%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 6%
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD3× · 6%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 25% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 45%
- 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 27%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× · 7%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 4%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA77 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 47 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
6
Tow-away
6
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi28 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi11 drivers
- Company officer
- JOSEPH F PAVUK
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1993-08-18
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-07-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 46 trucks · 46 owned tractors · 102 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or addresses with 16 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
66 events- 12/01/2025Insurance filed — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD-84229528
- 12/01/2025Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA9488947
- 07/09/2025MCS-150 update filed
3.3M mi reported (2024)
- 12/01/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0236753001
- 12/01/2023Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0161683001
- 12/01/2021Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000251
- 04/17/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 20 MS LO1275
- 12/01/2019Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000185
- 09/01/2018Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0087045001
- 09/01/2017Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 137 636
- 08/27/2010Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010108
- 08/02/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2010)
- 08/02/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2010)
- 11/23/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2010)
- 11/23/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2010)
- 06/28/2009Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010103
- 05/06/2009Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010041
- 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010041
- 10/28/2008Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 236931 1006
- 10/10/2008Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 236931 1006
- 10/01/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2008)
- 10/01/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2008)
- 04/05/2007Insurance replaced — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP397119
- 10/28/2006Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 236931 1005
- 10/28/2006Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 236931 1005
- 10/02/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2006)
- 10/02/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2006)
- 01/01/2006Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 05MAPMTC015
- 12/05/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2006)
- 10/28/2005Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 337410
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2008-05-05
- Last review
- 2022-08-30
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-07-09
- Reported mileage
- 3,331,290 mi (2024)
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