HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/395975-jms-russel-metals-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.5% vs Tennessee average 23.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (731) 423-3297, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC864889.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC864889 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America Policy 4296L503 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
47 of 122 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
1 of 185 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | VA | 3 | 4 | No |
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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
147 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 64 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 186 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 130 | 62 | 88.4% | 64.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 4.8% | 13.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 4.8% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 7 | 7 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 7 | 7 |
| Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B | 6 | 6 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 5 | 3 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 5 | 1 |
| Damaged securement system/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104B | 5 | 1 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Benson, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Franklinton, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 395975 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC864889 |
| Legal name | JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 183 |
| Drivers | 163 |
| Annual mileage | 4,845,723 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 27, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 8, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Questions about JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP
What does JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP's operating authority allow?
MC864889: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP 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 JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 395975. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (731) 423-3297, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC864889, 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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