Preston Contractors Inc
USDOT 625361 · MC-952926 · Kingwood, West Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Preston Contractors Inc is a corporation based in Kingwood, West Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 73 power units and 73 drivers, which ranks it #16 by fleet size among 29 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in West Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 46 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 3.3% of vehicle inspections and 6.5% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 4.1 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, coal / coke, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Preston Contractors Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 625361 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-952926 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 15237 South Preston Highway, Kingwood, WV 26537 |
| Phone | (304) 329-2129 |
| First registered | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 625361.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 2,678,583 miles reported for 2025 – about 36,693 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 73 CDL drivers; 2 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 71 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 West Virginia carriers with 50+ units (29).
| Measure | Preston Contractors Inc | Same size, US | WV average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.3% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 84% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 96% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 14% lower than average |
| Inspections | 46 | 46 with a driver check, 30 with a vehicle check, 13 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Preston Contractors Inc?
Preston Contractors Inc is registered with USDOT number 625361 and operating authority MC-952926.
How many trucks does Preston Contractors Inc have?
It reports 73 power units (6 tractors, 67 straight trucks) and 6 trailers, with 73 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 19, 2026).
Where is Preston Contractors Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kingwood, West Virginia 26537.
What is the out-of-service rate of Preston Contractors Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.3% of vehicle inspections and 6.5% 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.