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Carrier profile · USDOT 981930 · MC418570 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rodney Jones

DBA RDJ Express · Talbott, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestock+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (865) 806-7069
3
Power units
3
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
220K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 50.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC418570
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2008Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
220,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
981930
MC / docket
MC-418570
Legal name
Rodney Jones
DBA
RDJ Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 3, 2001
Last MCS-150
May 13, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Rodney Jones's USDOT number?

Rodney Jones's USDOT number is 981930 and its docket number is MC418570.

Is Rodney Jones authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Rodney Jones's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 50.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Rodney Jones's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 13, 2026.

What insurance does Rodney Jones carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Rodney Jones located?

Rodney Jones is located at 1287 Greenbriar Rd, Talbott, TN, 37877. Phone: (865) 806-7069.

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