Veneer Chip Transport Inc
USDOT 235585 · MC-155743 · Tacoma, Washington · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Veneer Chip Transport Inc (dba R Transport, Inc.) is a corporation based in Tacoma, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 138 power units and 152 drivers, which ranks it #38 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 220 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 10 tow-away), or 8.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Veneer Chip Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | R Transport, Inc. |
| USDOT number | 235585 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-155743 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2205 Pacific Hwy East, Tacoma, WA 98424 |
| Phone | (253) 922-1911 |
| First registered | Jul 28, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 235585.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 138 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 345 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,493,571 miles reported for 2023 – about 83,287 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 152 CDL drivers; 152 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Veneer Chip Transport Inc | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 13% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 78% higher than average |
| Inspections | 220 | 220 with a driver check, 104 with a vehicle check, 152 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 26, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Veneer Chip Transport Inc?
Veneer Chip Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 235585 and operating authority MC-155743.
How many trucks does Veneer Chip Transport Inc have?
It reports 138 power units (138 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 345 trailers, with 152 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 11, 2024).
Where is Veneer Chip Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Tacoma, Washington 98424.
What is the out-of-service rate of Veneer Chip Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.