R & J TRUCKING INC
611-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Youngstown, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: B (above average).
- USDOT
- 255968
- MC
- MC181556
- Based
- Youngstown, OH
- Contact
- 3307283486 · canderson@rjtrucking.com
What this carrier is
With 611 power units and 391 drivers on file, R & J TRUCKING INC is an enterprise-fleet dry-bulk carrier operating out of Youngstown, OH. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC181556 authority. Listed cargo classifications include coal and coke, garbage, refuse, trash, and dry bulk commodities. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 20, 2022).
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned trucks, 471 owned tractors, 1,200 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier sits above peer-cohort average on most measures with no acute or critical flags on file.
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: 28 motor carriers operating 606–617 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
Reads as grade B. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 281 | 281.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 44 | 44.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 220 | 220.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 255968: 557 inspections across 23 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 240 |
| Hours-of-Service | 24 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 194 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 469 (73 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 21 reportable crashes , 10 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 16, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with coal and coke, garbage, refuse, trash, and dry bulk commodities on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (1,200 trailers against 471 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 B (above average) against 28 peer carriers operating 606–617 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 358 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 31 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 469 violations, 21 reportable crashes.
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 611 power units on file.
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