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Robert Preston

Active

Authorized for Hire

Robert Preston is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 2366913 and MC number 811656. The company operates from Ontario, OR, and maintains an active operating status, and has 1 power units and 1 drivers on record.

Is this carrier bookable?

Bookable

Nothing here stands out as an immediate reason not to use this carrier.

Six things go into this read of Robert Preston's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.

Passed checks

  • Authority

    This USDOT record is marked active.

  • Out-of-service

    No out-of-service order is shown on this record.

  • Safety rating

    Safety rating is Satisfactory.

  • Insurance

    Insurance status is present: ON FILE (BIPD).

  • BASIC scores

    Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.

  • MCS-150

    MCS-150 looks current (Aug 4, 2025).

Identity

Who Robert Preston is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.

Address
740 Fortner St , Ontario , OR 97914
Phone
(208) 477-9887
Email
Entity type
Authorized for Hire

Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.

Operation type
Interstate

Authorized to operate across state lines.

Operating status
Active
Insurance on file
ON FILE (BIPD)

BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.

MCS-150 filing date
Aug 4, 2025

Biennial update form required by FMCSA.

Cargo types

General Freight Fresh Produce Meat Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Beverages Paper Products

Authority

Whether Robert Preston can legally move freight today, and the full FMCSA history of how their operating authority has changed over time. Brokers checking a new carrier should always start here.

Operating status

Active

Out-of-service status

No active OOS order

Authority history

Every operating-authority action FMCSA has recorded against Robert Preston, sourced from the AuthHist public dataset. This covers original applications, dismissals, grants, suspensions, and reinstatements across every authority type the carrier has held or attempted to hold. A clean history typically shows one or two grant rows and nothing else. Multiple dismissals or revocations are worth a closer look before booking.

AuthorityActionServedDispositionDecided
MC811656INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2017-11-20DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2017-12-19
MC811656INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2016-11-23DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2016-12-19
MC811656INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2015-11-19DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2015-12-11
MC811656INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2014-11-19DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2014-12-10
MC811656GRANTED2013-02-11

Safety

Everything FMCSA has on Robert Preston's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Satisfactory

Rated Mar 28, 2017

A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means the carrier has demonstrated adequate safety management controls to meet the safety fitness standard. Approximately 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating.

View official FMCSA record →

Inspections

All time

2

Total

1

OOS

0

Driver OOS

1

Vehicle OOS

Total OOS Rate 50.0%
0% National avg: ~21% 100%
Driver inspections 0 OOS of 2
Vehicle inspections 1 OOS of 1 (100.0%)

Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.

With only 2 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 50.0%, significantly above the national average of ~21%.

Crash history

All time

0

Total

0

Fatal

0

Injuries

0

Tow-away

No crashes have been reported for this carrier.

BASIC safety scores

FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.

Driver behavior

0.0

Unsafe Driving

0.0

HOS Compliance

0.0

Driver Fitness

0.0

Controlled Substances

Vehicle and outcomes

8.0

Vehicle Maintenance

0.0

Hazmat Compliance

0.0

Crash Indicator

This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.

Fleet profile

Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)

Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Robert Preston actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.

Drivers per Power Unit

1.00

Roughly one driver per truck. Typical for regional or local fleets.

Miles per Power Unit

8,149 mi

Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2024 data).

Inspections per Power Unit

2.0

Normal inspection activity for an over-the-road carrier.

Crashes per 1,000 Units

0.0

Below industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).

Insurance

What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Robert Preston right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.

Current insurance status

ON FILE (BIPD)

BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.

Insurance history

Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Robert Preston, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.

Form / Type Insurer Effective Cancelled Coverage
Form 91X ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY 2021-12-16 2022-12-16

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2018-12-16 2021-12-16

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY 2017-12-16 2018-12-16

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-12-16 2017-12-16

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-02-22 2016-12-16

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-12-16 2016-02-22

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-12-16 2015-12-16

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-02-04 2014-12-16

CANCEL

$750

Connections

Other USDOT records and external filings that link to Robert Preston. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.

Connected carriers

Other FMCSA-registered carriers whose contact information matches this one. We match on normalized phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses across every active and inactive USDOT record. Sharing contact details is common between affiliated companies, recently rebranded operations, fleet acquisitions, and shared dispatch offices, so a match alone is not a problem. Brokers typically review the matched carriers alongside the one they are about to book to confirm the relationship is what they expect.

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    USDOT 567801 · MC 277552 · Private Property, Authorized for Hire

    Active
    Address
    31066 HWY 19-207, Spray, OR, 97874-8246
    Phone
    (503) 805-8197
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    ON FILE (BIPD)
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 1 driver
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    3 total
    Shared email
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    USDOT 2366912 · MC 811655 · Indian Tribe, Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire, U. S. Mail

    Inactive
    Address
    3204 WINDWARD, Caldwell, ID, 83605
    Phone
    (208) 921-0985
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 1 driver
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    0 total
    Shared email
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    USDOT 594453 · MC 287498 · Authorized for Hire

    Inactive
    Address
    32998 S HIGHWAY 213, Molalla, OR, 97038
    Phone
    (503) 759-4442
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 2 drivers
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    4 total
    Shared email
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    USDOT 2268080 · MC 774417 · Private Property, Authorized for Hire

    Inactive
    Address
    17507 SE TICKLE CREEK ROAD, Boring, OR, 97009
    Phone
    (503) 805-8197
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 2 drivers
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    1 total
    Shared email

Process agents (BOC-3)

Every state where Robert Preston has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.

1 state on file:

CO

Recent activity

Field-level changes detected in Robert Preston's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.

DateFieldPreviousNew
Apr 18, 2026Total Oos01
Apr 18, 2026Vehicle Oos01
Apr 18, 2026Total Inspections02
Apr 18, 2026Driver Inspections02
Apr 18, 2026Vehicle Inspections01
Apr 18, 2026Driver Fitness ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Hos Compliance ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Unsafe Driving ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Vehicle Maintenance ScoreN/A8
Apr 18, 2026Controlled Substances ScoreN/A0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Robert Preston and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.

What is the USDOT number for Robert Preston?

Robert Preston is assigned USDOT number 2366913 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.

What is the MC number for Robert Preston?

Robert Preston's MC number is 811656. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

Is Robert Preston authorized to operate?

Robert Preston's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a SATISFACTORY safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.

How many inspections has Robert Preston had?

Robert Preston has 2 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 1 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 50.0%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero recorded crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Look at Robert Preston's inspection volume and fleet size alongside the crash count to judge whether the safety record reflects a strong operation or just low activity.

How large is Robert Preston's fleet?

Robert Preston operates 1 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 1 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.

Where is Robert Preston located?

Robert Preston is headquartered in Ontario, Oregon at 740 Fortner St. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.

What does a satisfactory safety rating mean?

A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means Robert Preston demonstrated adequate safety management controls during the review. Only about 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating, since FMCSA only rates carriers that go through a compliance review.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.

Should I monitor Robert Preston for changes?

If you tender loads to Robert Preston regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.

Where does this data come from?

All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.

About this data

This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.

This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on Apr 18, 2026.