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PREFERRED TRANSIT INC

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Company CheckPREFERRED TRANSIT INC · DOT 795918

300 S PRATT ROAD, MONTICELLO, WI, 53570

DOT# 795918 MC# 356550 Monticello, Wisconsin 27 years

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4

Power Units

4

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

$750,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NamePREFERRED TRANSIT INC

DOT Number795918

MC Number356550

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationMonticello, Wisconsin

Added02/18/1999

MCS-15008/29/2025

Contact Details

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Physical Address300 S PRATT ROAD, MONTICELLO, WI, 53570

Mailing Address300 S PRATT ROAD, MONTICELLO, WI, 53570

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC356550

CommonActive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating27 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage157,439 miles

Mileage Year2024

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

4

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

4

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review06/03/2024

Insurance

Amount$750,000

Type91X

Effective06/30/2024

CompanyACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #CA-ZW1572

Last checked09/10/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet4 units

Drivers4

Mileage157,439 mi

Operating27 years

MCS-15008/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Last FMCSA Review: 06/03/2024 | Rated: 07/23/2002

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

2023

5 · 0 OOS -

2024

1 · 0 OOS =

Crashes

2023

1 crash -

2024

1 crash =

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Crash Records (2)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.

Date	Location	State	Fatal	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
05/08/2024	BONDURANT	IA	0	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
12/21/2023	HEBRON	KY	0	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight

Inspection Records (6)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
05/08/2024	IA	Driver-Only (Level III)	US 65 NB MM 88 BONDURANT	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
11/27/2023	IN	Driver-Only (Level III)	LAFAYETTE IN	2	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
11/16/2023	IA	Driver-Only (Level III)	NB HWY 61 / 180TH ST	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
10/02/2023	MI	Driver-Only (Level III)	E/B SCALE	1	0	1	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
08/23/2023	IL	Driver-Only (Level III)	80	1	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
08/14/2023	IL	Walk-Around (Level II)	I-88 WB	4	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN292096	$750,000	07/31/2020	07/02/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN292096	$750,000	07/31/2020	06/30/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-Z77804	$750,000	07/31/2017	07/31/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-Z77804	$750,000	07/31/2017	08/31/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY	5068858842	$750,000	07/31/2016	07/31/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	506-8821294	$750,000	07/31/2015	07/31/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BA 070 18 27	$750,000	07/31/2013	07/31/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP12448A	$1,000,000	07/11/2008	07/31/2013	Replaced
34	CARGO	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP12448A	$0	07/11/2008	09/28/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA950422997	$750,000	06/30/2021	07/19/2021	Transferred
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA950422997	$750,000	06/30/2021	08/05/2024	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA950422997	$750,000	06/30/2021	06/30/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0701224	$1,000,000	04/06/1999	12/29/1999	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Primary	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0701224	$1,000,000	04/06/1999	04/06/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP12448A	$1,000,000	02/19/2003	07/11/2008	Replaced
34	CARGO	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP12448A	$0	02/19/2003	07/11/2008	Replaced
34	CARGO	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	435012	$0	02/19/2002	03/28/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	435012	$1,000,000	02/19/2002	02/19/2003	Replaced
34	CARGO	NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY	OPO0003657	$0	02/19/2001	02/19/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY	OPO0003657	$1,000,000	02/19/2001	02/19/2002	Cancelled
34	CARGO	GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK	IMP1181689	$0	02/19/2000	02/19/2000	Replaced
34	CARGO	GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK	IMP118-16-89	$0	02/19/2000	02/19/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0701244	$1,000,000	02/19/2000	02/19/2001	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	AUC550012	$0	02/19/1999	12/29/1999	Name Changed

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC356550	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/22/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/05/2005
MC356550	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	07/27/2021	-	-
MC356550	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/05/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/26/2017
MC356550	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/07/2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/01/2021
MC356550	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/23/2003	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/05/2003
MC356550	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	04/20/1999	TRANSFER CONSUMMATED	07/21/2021
MC356550	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/26/2000	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/25/2000

No revocation records.

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100/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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