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Carrier profile · USDOT 3608002 · MC-1238838 · Updated 07/18/2026

R&L FREIGHT LLC

2 power unitsavg 18 yrMulti-region · 13 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1238838 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(832) 755-9283Email dispatchrlfreight21@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

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 authority5 yr active
since 2021
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo45.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

18 yr

Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 5-yr authority, 45% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is R&L FREIGHT LLC safe to work with?

Is R&L FREIGHT LLC safe to load? R&L FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3608002, MC-1238838) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 51 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 45.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
RFR&L FREIGHT LLC 80
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Frequently asked

What is R&L FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number?

R&L FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number is 3608002, and its motor carrier number is MC-1238838.

Is R&L FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, R&L FREIGHT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is R&L FREIGHT LLC's safety record?

R&L FREIGHT LLC has a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is R&L FREIGHT LLC's fleet?

R&L FREIGHT LLC operates 2 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is R&L FREIGHT LLC based?

R&L FREIGHT LLC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.