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RUSSELL L JONES
DBA: R & L Trucking & Sons
Smolan, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3378608 · MC 1104570
Satisfactory
Active 8 months · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1104570 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
30.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 months since reinstatement on February 6, 2026; first granted May 7, 2020 (6 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1104570
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA866985373
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3378608
MC Number
MC-1104570
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 7, 2020
Authority First Granted
May 7, 2020
Authority Reinstated
February 6, 2026
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Smolan, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
30.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE5
KS4
MN1
MT1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6RJ366622 | 6 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X81N568540 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626NW328494 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628NW328495 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622KW149865 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623KW149860 | 1 | — |
| Grdn | — | 1GRAA0625FW706035 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626KW149853 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628EW701857 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H2072815 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2181825 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2182019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4RJ318732 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154422LB001529 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | 3472007286 | INKOM ID | I | 1 | — | RIGBY PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4RJ318732 1GR1A0622NW407368 |
KS AHM003 NE 290365 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | T074000479 | WAVERLY NE | III | 1 | — | CONAGRA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4RJ318732 1GRAA0622KW149865 |
KS AHM003 NE 268524 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | 1675000657 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | — | — | R&L TRUCKING & SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6RJ366622 1GR1A0628NW328495 |
KS 248008 NE 286654 |
| December 10, 2025 | T052000092 | ON US HWY 77, 2624 FEET NORTH, NE | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6RJ366622 1GRAA0626KW149853 |
KS 248008 NE 268512 |
| July 31, 2025 | HP93514218 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X6RJ366622 1UYVS2537H2072815 |
KS 248008 KS 302220 |
| 392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 13, 2025 | T409000413 | ON US HWY 81, 299 FEET NORTH O, NE | II | 3 | 1 | BOBTAIL | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X81N568540 |
KS 194918 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | Vehicle Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 13, 2025 | T409000412 | ON MONROE AVE, 191 FEET EAST F, NE | II | 3 | 3 | DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X81N568540 1UYVS253XJ2182019 |
KS 194918 NE 299561 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.3-I | OOSIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 392.3-F | OOSFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| March 11, 2025 | HP92022256 | RUSSELL COUNTY - 167, KS | II | 1 | — | SOUTHERN KANSAS COTTON GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X81N568540 5DN154422LB001529 |
KS 194918 KS 569206 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 22, 2025 | HP00380720 | CLOUD COUNTY - 029, KS | III | — | — | ROBINSON FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6RJ366622 1GR1A0626NW328494 |
KS 248008 NE 286653 |
| January 6, 2025 | 8874P06GZD | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | 2 | — | DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6RJ366622 1GRAA0623KW149860 |
KS 248008 NE 268519 |
| 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | 2 | April 13, 2025 |
| RIGBY PRODUCE | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| CONAGRA | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | December 10, 2025 |
| SOUTHERN KANSAS COTTON GROWERS | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| ROBINSON FRESH | 1 | February 22, 2025 |
| SALINA DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 1 | June 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 20, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 7, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 15, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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