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Carrier profile · USDOT 255968 · MC-181556 · Updated 06/21/2026

R & J TRUCKING INC

511 power unitsavg 6.3 yrNational · 20 statesYOUNGSTOWN, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-181556 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
511Power units
228 observed · MCS-150
223Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority41 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo18.7%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal18
20 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

511 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.3 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 41-yr authority, 19% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is R & J TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is R & J TRUCKING INC safe to load? R & J TRUCKING INC (USDOT 255968, MC-181556) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in YOUNGSTOWN, OH, operating 511 power units and 391 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 570 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 18.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is R & J TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

R & J TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 255968, and its motor carrier number is MC-181556.

Is R & J TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, R & J TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is R & J TRUCKING INC's safety record?

R & J TRUCKING INC has a 18.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 570 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is R & J TRUCKING INC's fleet?

R & J TRUCKING INC operates 511 power units and 391 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is R & J TRUCKING INC based?

R & J TRUCKING INC is based in YOUNGSTOWN, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.