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PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC

DOT 854422
MC 413974
Entity Carrier
26644 SR 247, BRANFORD, FL 32008-2632 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
854422
ACTIVE

Overview

PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Branford, Florida, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 14 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Auto Carrier and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
2.2222222222222223%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
50%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 7.1
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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67 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

45
Inspections, 24 mo
53
Violations, 24 mo
12
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-22
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-07-17
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-17
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 2)
2026-06-26
396.3A1-BALR — Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-24
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-06-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-06-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-06-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-06-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-06-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-06-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-06-24
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-05-21
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 2)
2026-05-21
393.17B2-LRLDWR — Lighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-05-21
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-05-21
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-05-21
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-05-21
395.22H2-ELDNISDT — HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr (Unit 1)
2026-05-21
393.9A-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-05-21
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-05-21
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-05-21
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-05-21
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-05-05
393.11A1-LSLM — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. (Unit 2)
2026-04-30
390.17 — Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain (Unit D)
2026-04-30
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-04-21
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-02-11
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-02-11
393.9A-LHWS — Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-02-11
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units14
Drivers14
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-413974

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 854422 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.2222222222222223% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC operate?
It runs 14 power units with 14 drivers on file.

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26644 SR 247
BRANFORD, FL 32008-2632
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