J R C Transportation Inc
USDOT 254145 · MC-180511 · Thomaston, Connecticut · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
J R C Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Thomaston, Connecticut, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 269 power units and 269 drivers, which ranks it #10 by fleet size among 60 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Connecticut. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 481 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 23 tow-away), or 9.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | J R C Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 254145 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-180511 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 47 Maple Avenue, Thomaston, CT 06787 |
| Phone | (860) 283-0207 |
| First registered | Jan 7, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 254145.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 269 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 269 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 34,795,688 miles reported for 2023 – about 129,352 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 269 CDL drivers; 269 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Connecticut carriers with 50+ units (60).
| Measure | J R C Transportation Inc | Same size, US | CT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.2% | 18.3% | 14.1% | 43% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 48% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.3 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 123% higher than average |
| Inspections | 481 | 481 with a driver check, 263 with a vehicle check, 346 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 20, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of J R C Transportation Inc?
J R C Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 254145 and operating authority MC-180511.
How many trucks does J R C Transportation Inc have?
It reports 269 power units (269 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 269 trailers, with 269 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 11, 2025).
Where is J R C Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Thomaston, Connecticut 06787.
What is the out-of-service rate of J R C Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.