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R&L FREIGHT LLC

USDOT 3608002 • 13139 BACH ELM ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77070

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,608,002
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Texas
Phone
8327559283
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
620,000
BOC-3 Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Physical Address
13139 BACH ELM ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77070
Contact
Phone: 8327559283

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 13, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1238838ACTIVEUnknownJun 20, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA997314051ON FILEMay 13, 2025Jul 15, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCW3239933-01CANCELLEDJun 1, 2024May 13, 2025
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCW3239933-00REPLACEDJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCW3239933-00CANCELLEDJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2024
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMTH25549090REPLACEDJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2023
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMTH25549090CANCELLEDJun 1, 2021Jun 30, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA997314051BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2025Jul 15, 2025
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCW3239933-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCW3239933-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2024
TERM/CANCLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMTH25549090BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023
TERM/REPLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCW3239933-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
TERM/REPLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMTH25549090BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1238838COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2025
MC1238838COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 2025
MC1238838COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 6, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 31, 2024
MC1238838MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 9, 2021—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
92%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
55
Violations
117
19 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.2%
Driver OOS %
1.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
4
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 55 of 55 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

19 states • 55 inspections

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Violation Summary (117 violations from 55 inspections)

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Violation Summary (117 violations from 55 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps813Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)30—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general335Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82A1Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.15I5Onboard recording device does not display required information10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.28Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWC-MT20Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.112Tiedown not adjustable by driver10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:399.211Inadequate maintenance of driver access10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50(d)Steering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.13vs nat'l 1.80
+0.33 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (55 inspections)

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Inspection History (55 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 8, 202586550223LOWELL ININLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIYes
Dec 3, 202586475114MORRISTOWN TNTNLevel 3TOKEN TRAI SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 23, 202586148504BOYCE LALALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 21, 202586106698LONDONKYLevel 1REIT SEMI-TRAILER2393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.95A4-EENANo
Sep 21, 202585834529TANGIPAHOA LALALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Aug 19, 202585571977GEORGETOWN ININLevel 3PEERLESS D SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS3No
Aug 6, 202585429130BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 1REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER6393.47E, 393.55E-B, 393.53B-BYes
Jul 27, 202585346558BALD KNOB ARARLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLML, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Jul 7, 202585150397WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 15, 202584961015STEELE MOMOLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 3, 202584872065HOPE ARARLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 22, 2025848047713001 N TX256 LOOPTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TSNo
May 20, 202584765117HOPE ARARLevel 1REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Apr 23, 202584490297RoadsideTXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9HNo
Mar 31, 202584290788MARION SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Mar 18, 202584165109GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, NNCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16, 392.82A1, 395.24DNo
Mar 5, 202584063008RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 26, 202583979764SLIDELL LALALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 18, 202583910210016 - MARION - I-57 N/BILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 9, 202583576340LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER1395.15I5No
Jan 8, 202583568195IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR11393.47E, 393.53B, 393.11Yes
Jan 8, 202586665310US277 BUS AT CR415TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.48A, 393.9H, 393.9TSYes
Nov 20, 202483220933HAMMOND LALALevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 19, 202483204504MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION SNCLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3Yes
Nov 12, 202483160961WILMINGTON OHOHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 1, 202482814932KUTTAWAKYLevel 1REIT SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.81, 393.55(e)No
Sep 30, 202482843538CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER3395.3(a)(3)(i), 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2)Yes
Sep 24, 202482766490US 17 BEAUFORT COUNTYSCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 10, 202482618155HOPE ARARLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 3, 202482573185RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.22(h)(1)No
Jul 3, 202482063399IH30 WBTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 20, 202481950044IH 10/ ORANGE INSPECTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a), 393.95(a), 395.8No
May 22, 202481705184US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.95(a)No
Apr 24, 202481519519LAT:29 55' 24.42NTXLevel 2REIN SEMI-TRAILER6395.8, 393.11, 393.28No
Apr 23, 202481433781BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2RNTR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 9, 202481308726HEBRON 81 SCALENELevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 9, 202481319964BELLEVILLEKSLevel 2REITN SEMI-TRAILER1393.11No
Mar 28, 202481260895LAT:31 08' 39.48NTXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER1393.55(e)No
Mar 5, 202481067250LAGRANGE GAGALevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 20, 2024809197886200 S LAKE HOUSTONTXLevel 1REIT SEMI-TRAILER2396.3(a)(1), 393.45(d)Yes
Feb 19, 202480933640MICHIGAN CITY ININLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LTSI, 393.207F-SASMD, 393.86A1-RIGNo
Feb 13, 202480851532WADSWORTH SCALESOHLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR9393.48(a), 393.207(a), 393.47(e)Yes
Jan 31, 202480742140ROADSIDELALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 17, 202480669243RoadsideTXLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Jan 16, 202480616775I-96 EB FOWLERVILLE SCALESMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 20, 202380480851IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9No
Nov 1, 202380069513ELKVIEWWVLevel 3REITNO SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 24, 202379739806CHAPLINKYLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 392.2No
Sep 6, 202379624878ST. LOUISMOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-HLLHYes
Aug 2, 202379346773LAT:30 31' 28.86NTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48(a)No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

35 total · 17.1% OOS
2024-042025-12
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

HOPE AR3
BALD KNOB AR1
GEORGETOWN IN1
WEST MEMPHIS AR1
LAGRANGE GA1
016 - MARION - I-57 N/B1
WEIGH STATION1 · 1 OOS
ROADSIDE1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service10 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 6, 2025OHTOW00VAN BUREN (TOWNSHIP OF)HOLLANSBURG SAMPSON RD...954632ROBERTO ASCENCIO
Feb 2, 2025ARTOW00RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY)I40E...193573R&L FREIGHT LLC
Oct 20, 2024ARINJURY01RURAL(NEVADA COUNTY)I30E...108060R&L FREIGHT LLC
Jun 5, 2023KYINJURY01CRESTWOODI 0071...176527R&L FREIGHT LLC
May 10, 2023TXTOW00PATTON VILLAGE17500 59 HWY...A25162R&L FREIGHT LLC
Aug 9, 2022ININJURY01WEST LAFAYETTEMOREHOUSE RD...A25162R&L FREIGHT LLC

Compliance Timeline

13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 6, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1238838
May 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 20, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in AR
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 5, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 9, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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StationHOPE AR
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