Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3608002 · MC-1238838 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
R&l Freight LLC
2 power unitsavg 18 yrMulti-region · 13 statesHOUSTON, TX80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1238838 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo45.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18 yr
Model years 2001–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
R&L FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3608002) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL effective Jul 15, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 45.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 30 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 12, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 Jul 18, 2026, 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.
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