Ron and Sidney Express LLC
USDOT 2428803 · MC-837079 · Athens, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ron and Sidney Express LLC (dba RSX) is a company based in Athens, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 20 drivers, which ranks it #597 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 29 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 8.3% of vehicle inspections and 20.7% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 10.0 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 general freight, fresh produce, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ron and Sidney Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | RSX |
| USDOT number | 2428803 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-837079 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4301 Cr 3923, Athens, TX 75752 |
| Phone | (903) 574-4800 |
| First registered | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2428803.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.29 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 2,345,535 miles reported for 2023 – about 33,508 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 88% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 20 CDL drivers; 20 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Ron and Sidney Express LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.3% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 59% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 20.7% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 521% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 110% higher than average |
| Inspections | 29 | 29 with a driver check, 24 with a vehicle check, 38 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deere's Farm & Ranch Services LLC USDOT 2543485 | Athens | 71 | 71 | 90 | 22.2% | 9 |
| Mac Transportation LLC USDOT 1566508 | Big Sandy | 101 | 45 | 93 | 21.6% | 5 |
| Lone Star Hazmat Response LLC USDOT 2951564 | Tyler | 79 | 79 | 14 | 14.3% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ron and Sidney Express LLC?
Ron and Sidney Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 2428803 and operating authority MC-837079.
How many trucks does Ron and Sidney Express LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (20 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 30 trailers, with 20 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 15, 2025).
Where is Ron and Sidney Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Athens, Texas 75752.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ron and Sidney Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 8.3% of vehicle inspections and 20.7% 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.