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R&L FREIGHT LLC

13139 BACH ELM ST · Houston, TX 77070

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #1238838
  • USDOT #3608002 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier/freight Forwarder
    Entity Type

About this carrier

R&L FREIGHT LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1238838 and their USDOT number is 3608002.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/12/2026 · last updated Jul 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 620,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: TX (6), LA (5), AR (5), NC (3), IN (2), KY (2), SC (2), TN (1), MO (1), IL (1), OH (1), MN (1), +1 more. Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 26.21 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.85 5 Vehicle Maintenance 9.26 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.15(i)(5)Onboard recording device does not display required information1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
R&L FREIGHT LLC
13139 BACH ELM ST
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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