R Construction Company
USDOT 1797639 · Buffalo, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
R Construction Company (dba J & K Leasing) is a company based in Buffalo, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 98 power units and 130 drivers, which ranks it #397 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 100 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 30.9% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 2 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 11.2 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | R Construction Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | J & K Leasing |
| USDOT number | 1797639 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1313 Hwy 79 West, Buffalo, TX 75831 |
| Phone | (903) 322-4639 |
| First registered | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1797639.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 121 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.33 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 5,054,331 miles reported for 2024 – about 51,575 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 130 CDL drivers; 20 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 100 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | R Construction Company | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.9% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 51% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 20% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.2 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 136% higher than average |
| Inspections | 100 | 100 with a driver check, 97 with a vehicle check, 186 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 7, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Texas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Texas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Tech Construction LLC USDOT 2388375 | Midland | 75 | 53 | 93 | 43.8% | 4 |
| Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc USDOT 1002101 | Frisco | 108 | 100 | 86 | 18.6% | 6 |
| Watkins Construction Company LLC USDOT 697532 | Corsicana | 88 | 27 | 14 | 50.0% | 3 |
| Waukesha-Pearce Industries LLC USDOT 270636 | Houston | 77 | 70 | 15 | 13.3% | 3 |
| Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC USDOT 3073572 | Kilgore | 144 | 157 | 83 | 23.8% | 4 |
| Pavecon Ltd Company USDOT 629025 | Grand Prairie | 98 | 59 | 33 | 13.8% | 3 |
Other carriers near Buffalo
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J Oilfield Trucking LLC USDOT 4221957 | Palestine | 170 | 64 | 112 | 27.0% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of R Construction Company?
R Construction Company is registered with USDOT number 1797639.
How many trucks does R Construction Company have?
It reports 98 power units (92 tractors, 6 straight trucks) and 121 trailers, with 130 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 26, 2025).
Where is R Construction Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Buffalo, Texas 75831.
What is the out-of-service rate of R Construction Company?
Over 24 months, 30.9% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% 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.