HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1823368-john-m-russo/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JOHN M RUSSO
Doing business as RUSSO TRANSPORTATION
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (661) 599-7075, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC661618.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 2 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 2 · California avg 6.3%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | 7 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 100.0% | 71.7% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPBSPR | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203ECBP | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSML | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSSRR | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1823368 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC661618 |
| Legal name | JOHN M RUSSO |
| DBA name | RUSSO TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 80,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 23, 2008 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Questions about JOHN M RUSSO
What does JOHN M RUSSO's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for JOHN M RUSSO (MC661618), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about JOHN M RUSSO is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking JOHN M RUSSO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1823368. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (661) 599-7075, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC661618, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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