JH RUSSELL INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202658 inspections · 32 violations (5 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
24
6× · sev 4
- 2392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
10
1× · sev 10
- 3393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 6392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 7393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 10393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- PA29
- MD1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Blair County, PA
Medium impact26 of 43 violations in the last 12 months (60%) came from inspections in Blair County, PA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Blair County, PA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 24% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 74%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 13%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 58% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured11× · 29%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 9%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 9%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 5%
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 11%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× · 3%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× · 2%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.53B-B×2Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 393.47E×2Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLIRP×2State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class · OOS
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA51 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 21 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
2
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi5 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi15 drivers
- Company officer
- JAMES C RUSSELL
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1984-03-14
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-03
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 26 trucks · 15 owned tractors · 48 owned trailers · 9 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares officers with 1 other carrier — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
37 events- 02/03/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
- 08/21/2025Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-24
- 08/10/2025Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-10
- 07/25/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2025)
- 07/25/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2025)
- 07/14/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2025)
- 07/14/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2025)
- 04/08/2025Insurance filed — Key Risk Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP1529831-24
- 04/08/2025Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-24
- 04/08/2025Insurance replaced — KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-24
- 04/08/2011Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 5877959-03
- 04/08/2006Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK5877959-02
- 04/08/2005Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 5877959-00
- 04/08/2003Insurance cancelled — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UN3701451
- 04/08/2002Insurance replaced — HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DBA 2004119
- 07/13/2001MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/13/2001MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 04/08/2001Insurance filed — HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy DBA 2004119
- 04/08/2001Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy QT-660-333D9112-TIL-01
- 04/08/2001Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO · policy RF2020687-0
- 07/08/1999Insurance cancelled — COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WP9141805
- 04/08/1999Insurance replaced — COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WP9141805
- 05/04/1998COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/1998)
- 05/04/1998CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/1998)
- 04/08/1998Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
CARGO · policy CIM 13866935500
- 08/05/1996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/25/2001)
- 08/05/1996MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/25/2001)
- 03/23/1995Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM99263287
- 04/08/1994Insurance cancelled — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy MPP 003 768
- 04/29/1988COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/1988)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 1996-05-20
- Last review
- 1996-05-09
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-03
- Reported mileage
- 1,156,863 mi (2024)
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