Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC
USDOT 372795 · MC-237584 · Watsonville, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC is a corporation based in Watsonville, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #337 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 117 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 18.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.5 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, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 372795 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-237584 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 260 Westgate Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Phone | (281) 377-3306 |
| First registered | Nov 9, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 372795.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 88 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 75 | 0 |
- 0.75 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 5,536,446 miles reported for 2024 – about 62,914 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 7% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 66 CDL drivers; 66 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Premier Refrigerated Transpo | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.7% | 20.5% | 13.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 4.8 | 2.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 117 | 117 with a driver check, 75 with a vehicle check, 68 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 16, 1999) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC?
Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 372795 and operating authority MC-237584.
How many trucks does Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC have?
It reports 88 power units (88 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 87 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 9, 2025).
Where is Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Watsonville, California 95076.
What is the out-of-service rate of Premier Refrigerated Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 18.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.