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PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC
Branford, FL
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 854422 · MC 413974
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-413974 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
27.3% OOS · 68 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.8% — below the 5.5% national average
- 68 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC413974
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920001101-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
854422
MC Number
MC-413974
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 10, 2000
Authority Granted
October 23, 2009
Annual Mileage
964,382 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
26644 Sr 247, Branford, FL 32008-2632
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Johnny Vincent
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsChemicalsGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
68
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
32
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
27.3% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 45 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | FL | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL29
AL9
SC8
GA6
MS4
LA2
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (70)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~46
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
31
Tractor
24
Semi-trailer
8
Flatbed
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV0JSJT7800 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1PN610409 | 5 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS253XBA234308 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN610410 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y7GM059004 | 3 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2GN289447 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7GN289217 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR8GN289517 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9CN546663 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN926325 | 3 | — |
Show all 70 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN610408 | 3 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11522PA212123 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FUJGLDR5JLIY7934 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y1GM059001 | 2 | 1 |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH616000266 | 2 | 1 |
| Volvo | Tractor | 4V4C9EH8PN610407 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3GN958115 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN610407 | 2 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11520VA254853 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTV1152XSA230622 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53258B028737 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53268B028729 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329NS795292 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623PB001352 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626PB026794 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06292K245242 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf C | Semi-trailer | 1H2V05326NE010808 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | — | 1H2V05329NE010818 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Wabash Exterior Post Standard | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532U0LL146398 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532UXSL261721 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W01L735692 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532W0LX590985 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W2XL591068 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5XL586270 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W6WL516985 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W7YL646406 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y0VL386749 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y2RL188941 | 1 | — |
| Waba | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532Y35L308655 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y4PL191112 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y5LL137943 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532YXGL100957 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y0GM059006 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y3GM059002 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y9GM059005 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9531PE354490 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9538LE320069 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12P9532RE377516 | 1 | — |
| Stri | Semi-trailer | 1S12P9533P0361215 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12P9538PD361193 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480FA259219 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532BA234304 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532GA493320 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2534GA493321 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537BA234301 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537TP840420 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C07T165014 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C18T343076 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3AT401033 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C48T343010 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4AT401039 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C78T343017 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7AT401083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C97T163021 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5GN290043 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR8GN287895 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 7 | 4V4M19GFX7N462113 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4PN610405 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5FN926328 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6PN610406 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (68)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | 3230008534 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | RHEOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH NAT |
1M1AW21Y9GM059005 1JJV532Y3VL387166 |
FL XE336U FL 3764CE |
| October 7, 2026 | 3230008517 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | SELF INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK PINES TRAI |
4V4NC9EH3GN958115 1PNR532NXNKB45877 |
FL XE338U FL 5560CY |
| September 7, 2026 | 3534000212 | GRAND RIDGE FL | II | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXPN610408 3H3V532C78T343017 |
FL XE345U FL QB67XM |
| September 3, 2026 | 2090001442 | BRUNDIDGE AL | II | — | — | BUNGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILMOBIL |
3AKJGHDV0JSJT7800 1PT01JAH616000266 |
FL XE349U FL 7398CX |
| July 22, 2026 | LARGS01861 | SCOTT LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH3GN958115 3H3V532C48T343010 |
FL XE338U IN P125879 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 2090001283 | OZARK AL | II | 2 | 1 | NEXT ERA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8PN610410 3H3V532C3AT401033 |
FL XE347U FL QB57XM |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 3137009824 | BRANFORD FL | III | — | — | CHEROKEE WAREHOUSING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDJAPR2GN289447 3H3V532C97T163021 |
FL XE348U FL QB38TL |
| July 1, 2026 | 6611183854 | G93 SCALES, MS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WANC |
4V4NC9EHXPN610408 1JJV532W0LX590985 |
FL XE345U FL 3726CE |
| June 26, 2026 | 0006889200 | LUMBERTON NC | II | 1 | 1 | BISSELL HOMECARE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDJAPR2GN289447 1DW1A53268B028729 |
FL XE348U FL QB47XM |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 1462000971 | VALDOSTA GA | III | 8 | 1 | 3216QTGATLANTA SC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH4PN610405 3H3V532C7AT401083 |
FL XE342U FL QB61XM |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 2 | April 3, 2026 |
| NEW MILLENIUM | 2 | July 15, 2025 |
| NEW MILLENNIUM | 2 | February 28, 2024 |
| RHEOGISTICS | 1 | October 29, 2026 |
| BUNGE | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| NEXT ERA | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| CHEROKEE WAREHOUSING LLC | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| BISSELL HOMECARE INC | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| 3216QTGATLANTA SC | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| LAMES AND HARRIS | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| BRIMHALL FOODS | 1 | April 30, 2026 |
| RXO | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 29, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 22, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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