R & J Trucking Inc
USDOT 255968 · MC-181556 · Youngstown, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
R & J Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Youngstown, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 611 power units and 391 drivers, which ranks it #26 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 359 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 24 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 23 tow-away), or 3.9 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 metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, coal / coke, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | R & J Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 255968 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-181556 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8063 Southern Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44512 |
| Phone | (330) 728-3486 |
| First registered | Feb 21, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 255968.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 471 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,200 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.64 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 24,620,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 40,295 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 391 CDL drivers; 391 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | R & J Trucking Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.8% | 17.8% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 39% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 359 | 359 with a driver check, 160 with a vehicle check, 178 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 20, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of R & J Trucking Inc?
R & J Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 255968 and operating authority MC-181556.
How many trucks does R & J Trucking Inc have?
It reports 611 power units (471 tractors, 40 straight trucks) and 1,200 trailers, with 391 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 24, 2026).
Where is R & J Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Youngstown, Ohio 44512.
What is the out-of-service rate of R & J Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.