Preferred Materials Inc
USDOT 1072241 · MC-439908 · Sibley, Louisiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Preferred Materials Inc is a company based in Sibley, Louisiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 50 drivers, which ranks it #43 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Louisiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 36 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 35.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 4 tow-away), or 6.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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| Legal name | Preferred Materials Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1072241 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-439908 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 153 Blazer Drive, Sibley, LA 71073 |
| Phone | (318) 382-0880 |
| First registered | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1072241.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 170 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.68 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 40,192,880 miles reported for 2025 – about 543,147 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 50 CDL drivers; 50 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Louisiana carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Preferred Materials Inc | Same size, US | LA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.0% | 20.5% | 21.6% | 71% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 17% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 42% higher than average |
| Inspections | 36 | 36 with a driver check, 20 with a vehicle check, 28 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 9, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Louisiana
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Preferred Materials Inc?
Preferred Materials Inc is registered with USDOT number 1072241 and operating authority MC-439908.
How many trucks does Preferred Materials Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (74 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 170 trailers, with 50 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 30, 2026).
Where is Preferred Materials Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sibley, Louisiana 71073.
What is the out-of-service rate of Preferred Materials Inc?
Over 24 months, 35.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.