HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/243616-jh-russell-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JH RUSSELL INC
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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, (814) 239-2128, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC166909.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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 | MC166909 | — | HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO. Policy DBA 2004119 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 8, 2001 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC166909 | Primary | Key Risk Insurance Company Policy BAP1529831-24 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 8, 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
5 of 31 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 61 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | PA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | PA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2026 | PA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | PA | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
41 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 7 | 87.8% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38391ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Cambria Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Ricland Twp, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Logan Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 243616 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC166909 |
| Legal name | JH RUSSELL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 26 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,156,863 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 20, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 14, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JH RUSSELL INC
What does JH RUSSELL INC's operating authority allow?
MC166909: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JH RUSSELL INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking JH RUSSELL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 243616. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (814) 239-2128, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC166909, 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 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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