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RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC145574
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 6 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (313) 299-2167, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC145574.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC145574 | — | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ILM0700378 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Nov 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC145574 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT47900A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC145574 | — | Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Policy 101581878 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 9 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 20 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | NY | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 2, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 26 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | 69.2% | 63.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 19.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper passing Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLIP | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100CC | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393102C2C | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | Mansfield, CT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 104267 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC145574 |
| Legal name | RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 973,826 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 3, 1999) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherAuto Parts
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC145574: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC145574: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC
Is RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC a broker or a carrier?
Both. RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC's operating authority allow?
MC145574: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated May 14, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking RUSS'S MOTOR SERVICEINC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 104267. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (313) 299-2167, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC145574, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (313) 299-2167
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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