Freight Carrier · Tombal, TX

R L WALKER TRANSPORT INC

15134 BOUDREAUX RD · Tombal, TX 77377

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #279157
  • USDOT #574082 USDOT Active
  • 91
    Power Units
  • 91
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

R L WALKER TRANSPORT INC is a Tombal, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 91 truck(s) in their fleet and 91 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-279157 and their USDOT number is 574082.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/08/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/08/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,400,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (135), NM (1), OK (1), LA (1). Home base: Tombal, Texas.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.05 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 6.15 88 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 138
    Total
  • 50
    Clean
  • 88
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement OOS×6 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×8 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 36

  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition SW 4
  • 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak10× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 199710× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude SW 2
  • 393.93(b)Failure to equip truck with seatbelts SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers11× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment SW 1
  • 393.114No/improper front end structure SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2PImproper passing SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
R L WALKER TRANSPORT INC
15134 BOUDREAUX RD
TOMBAL, TX 77377
Mailing Address
Same as physical.