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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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JH RUSSELL INC
USDOT 243616 · MC166909 · EIN 81-0415237 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
126 RUSSELL DRIVE, EAST FREEDOM, PA, 16637
(814) 239-2128 · JAMES C RUSSELL
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
26 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
61 / 435
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Key Risk Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy BAP1529831-24 · eff 04/08/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance351 pts
Unsafe Driving54 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other17 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 100 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
PA60
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.10 | 2.10 | ≈24–31% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.27 | 0.28 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.66 | 4.78 | ≈58–62% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Blair County, PA · medium impact
• 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 impact
Speeding 87% · Seat belt 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
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Brakes 55% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 OOS) · Tires 11% (2 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 15 violations, 4 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 3 OOS · 53%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.495).
2. Other5 viol · 33%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ 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
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 7%
383.91A-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
Repeat offenders: 393.53B-B ×2, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 08/27/2025 | Ricland Twp, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/11/2025 | LOGAN TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer21 truck2 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES C RUSSELL
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1984-03-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMMER DOWN LLC | 2157844 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
08/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-24
08/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-10
07/25/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2025)
07/25/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2025)
07/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2025)
07/14/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2025)
04/08/2025 — Insurance filed — Key Risk Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP1529831-24
04/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-10
04/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1529831-24
04/08/2011 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 5877959-03
04/08/2006 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK5877959-02
04/08/2005 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 5877959-00
04/08/2003 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UN3701451
04/08/2002 — Insurance replaced — HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DBA 2004119
07/13/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/13/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/08/2001 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy DBA 2004119
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/243616.