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R & L TRUCKING & SONS

2852 W SMOLAN RD · Smolan, KS 67456

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1104570
  • USDOT #3378608 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

R & L TRUCKING & SONS is a Smolan, KS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1104570 and their USDOT number is 3378608.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/19/2026 · last updated Jun 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name RUSSELL L JONES
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 75,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Nebraska — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: NE (4), KS (4), NM (1), MT (1). Home base: Smolan, Kansas.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 10 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2 2 Vehicle Maintenance 7.33 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0.76 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× OOS×2 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
R & L TRUCKING & SONS
2852 W SMOLAN RD
SMOLAN, KS 67456
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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