RUSSELL L JONES

AUTHORIZED

DBA: R & L TRUCKING & SONS

2852 W SMOLAN RD, SMOLAN, KS, 67456|(785) 243-6837

USDOT

3378608

MC Number

1104570

Fleet Size

1

Total Drivers

1

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: March 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

RUSSELL L JONES is a small interstate motor carrier based in SMOLAN, Kansas, operating 1 power unit with 1 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 20.0% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 10 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate20.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate40.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kansas is 10.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.1% across 18,175 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

10

Total

67%

Driver %

Driver Inspections10
Vehicle Inspections5
Driver OOS Rate20.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — eff. Feb 2, 2026

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is RUSSELL L JONES authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RUSSELL L JONES (USDOT #3378608) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is RUSSELL L JONES's safety record?

RUSSELL L JONES has 10 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does RUSSELL L JONES operate?

RUSSELL L JONES operates 1 power unit with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does RUSSELL L JONES transport hazardous materials?

No. RUSSELL L JONES does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is RUSSELL L JONES located?

RUSSELL L JONES is based in SMOLAN, Kansas at 2852 W SMOLAN RD, 67456. Phone: (785) 243-6837.

What are RUSSELL L JONES's out-of-service rates?

RUSSELL L JONES's driver out-of-service rate is 20.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.