John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc
USDOT 176694 · MC-176388 · Fresno, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc is a corporation based in Fresno, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 98 power units and 58 drivers, which ranks it #280 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 60 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 17.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 176694 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-176388 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5723 N Golden State Blvd, Fresno, CA 93722 |
| Phone | (559) 276-2220 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 176694.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 212 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.59 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,590,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 26,429 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 58 CDL drivers; 2 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.6% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 14% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 100% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 36% lower than average |
| Inspections | 60 | 60 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 79 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 20, 1994) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc?
John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc is registered with USDOT number 176694 and operating authority MC-176388.
How many trucks does John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc have?
It reports 98 power units (78 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 212 trailers, with 58 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 3, 2025).
Where is John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fresno, California 93722.
What is the out-of-service rate of John R Lawson Rock & Oil Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.