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R BARNES INC

DBA BARNES TRANSPORTATION

USDOT 602129 · MC-330582 · 171 RED BUD, SHEPARD, TX 77371

UnratedUnknownVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 2, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Not enough inspection history to rate — 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

In good standing · 3

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 31 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1995.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
None
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Aug 24, 2018)
Authority age
31 yr
Registered
May 18, 1995
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(832) 993-4268
Email
rodney.barnes68@yahoo.com
Website
Address
171 RED BUD, SHEPARD, TX 77371

Fleet

Power units
2
Drivers
2
Observed units
2
Avg fleet age
20 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$750k
Bond on file
No
Lapses
2

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
66.7% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
3
Crashes
0
Fatal crashes
1
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving10.5
Hours-of-Service0
Driver Fitness0
Controlled Substances0
Vehicle Maintenance14.5