JOHN R LAWSON ROCK & OIL INC
98-unit tanker operator based in Fresno, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 176694
- MC
- MC176388
- Based
- Fresno, CA
- Contact
- 5592762220 · kimjrlro@sbcglobal.net
What this carrier is
JOHN R LAWSON ROCK & OIL INC is a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator based in Fresno, CA. Operating footprint: 98 power units, 58 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC176388 authority. Listed cargo classifications include liquids and gases and dry bulk commodities. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 20, 1994).
Fleet composition on file: 78 owned tractors, 212 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 165 motor carriers operating 98 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 65 | 61.51 | 105.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 27.93 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3.16 | 95.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 103 | 120.02 | 85.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 3.31 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 98-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 176694: 71 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 40 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 84 |
| Total violations | 130 (25 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 3, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with liquids and gases, and dry bulk commodities on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (212 trailers against 78 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 165 peer carriers operating 98 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 51 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 10 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 130 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 98 power units on file.
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