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Carrier profile · USDOT 3378608 · MC-1104570 · Updated 06/13/2026

RUSSELL L JONES

DBA R & L TRUCKING & SONS

1 power unitsavg 8 yrRegional · 5 statesSMOLAN, KS
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1104570 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(785) 243-6837Email dispatch6837RJONES@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority6 yr active
since 2020
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8 yr

Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

6 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 6-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is RUSSELL L JONES safe to work with?

Is RUSSELL L JONES safe to load? RUSSELL L JONES (USDOT 3378608, MC-1104570) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in SMOLAN, KS, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 6 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is RUSSELL L JONES's USDOT number?

RUSSELL L JONES's USDOT number is 3378608, and its motor carrier number is MC-1104570.

Is RUSSELL L JONES authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RUSSELL L JONES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is RUSSELL L JONES's safety record?

RUSSELL L JONES has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is RUSSELL L JONES's fleet?

RUSSELL L JONES operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RUSSELL L JONES based?

RUSSELL L JONES is based in SMOLAN, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.