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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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RUSSEL METALS USA INC
USDOT 4490508 · EIN 39-3306193
25 COLLEGE PARK CV, JACKSON, TN, 38301-8706
(905) 816-5172 · JOHN G REID
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
166 / 79
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 124
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance86 pts
Unsafe Driving24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 10 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
TX6
FL6
GA5
NC4
SC2
AL2
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.37 | 0.38 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.24 | 3.24 | ≈33–37% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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 Richmond County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Richmond County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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 79% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9% · Lighting / lamps 7%
• 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 23 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: 5 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 75%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.43).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2026 | MACON, GA | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
22 truck22 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOHN G REID
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
79
Registered since
2025-11-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION | 379351 | 23 VINs | strong |
| JMS METAL SERVICES INC | 715564 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JMS METAL SERVICES INC (USDOT 715564, 1997).
Activity history (recent)
08/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2026)
11/04/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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