R L Walker Transport Inc
USDOT 574082 · MC-279157 · Tombal, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
R L Walker Transport Inc is a corporation based in Tombal, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 91 drivers, which ranks it #431 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 144 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 25.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 3.3 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay and more.
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| Legal name | R L Walker Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 574082 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-279157 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 15134 Boudreaux Rd, Tombal, TX 77377 |
| Phone | (281) 782-2002 |
| First registered | Sep 8, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 574082.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 89 | 0 |
| Trailers | 75 | 40 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 7,400,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 81,319 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 37% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 91 CDL drivers; 15 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 | R L Walker Transport Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.2% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 31% lower than average |
| Inspections | 144 | 144 with a driver check, 139 with a vehicle check, 203 BASIC violations recorded, 5 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 10, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of R L Walker Transport Inc?
R L Walker Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 574082 and operating authority MC-279157.
How many trucks does R L Walker Transport Inc have?
It reports 91 power units (91 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 115 trailers, with 91 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 8, 2026).
Where is R L Walker Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Tombal, Texas 77377.
What is the out-of-service rate of R L Walker Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.