R L Persons Construction Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Poplar Bluff, MO.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 6 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 6 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74% | 85% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state MO accounts for 67% of activity. Activity outside home state (MO): 33%.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | MO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 4 |
| May 13, 2024 | MO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 2.33 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 2.33 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 4.33 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date |
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| Code |
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| Description |
|---|
| BASIC |
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| OOS |
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| Aug 21, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 38323A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 39141A1NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 39343 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 3958ANONELD | No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| May 13, 2024 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 13, 2024 | 3963A1TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |