RD Limited Partnership
USDOT 550755 · MC-272372 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
RD Limited Partnership (dba Jim Daws Trucking Richard Daniels Transportation) is a corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 123 power units and 123 drivers, which ranks it #339 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 98 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 44.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.1 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | RD Limited Partnership |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Jim Daws Trucking Richard Daniels Transportation |
| USDOT number | 550755 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-272372 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4100 W 76Th St Unit L, Chicago, IL 60652 |
| Phone | (708) 599-5599 |
| First registered | Feb 16, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 550755.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 37 | 86 | 0 |
| Trailers | 176 | 4 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 6,279,822 miles reported for 2024 – about 51,055 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 70% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 123 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | RD Limited Partnership | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 44.2% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 135% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 60% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.1 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 98 | 96 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 141 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 23, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of RD Limited Partnership?
RD Limited Partnership is registered with USDOT number 550755 and operating authority MC-272372.
How many trucks does RD Limited Partnership have?
It reports 123 power units (123 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 180 trailers, with 123 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 15, 2025).
Where is RD Limited Partnership located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60652.
What is the out-of-service rate of RD Limited Partnership?
Over 24 months, 44.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% 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.