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Carrier profile · USDOT 243616 · MC-166909 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
JH Russell Inc
26 power unitsavg 12.8 yrLocal · 2 statesEAST FREEDOM, PA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-166909 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
28Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 42 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 103 inspections.
USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.8 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JH RUSSELL INC (USDOT 243616) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 8, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 58 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 29 vehicle-level and 58 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 26 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 20, 1996 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JH RUSSELL INC's USDOT number?
JH RUSSELL INC's USDOT number is 243616, and its motor carrier number is MC-166909.
Is JH RUSSELL INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, JH RUSSELL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JH RUSSELL INC's safety record?
JH RUSSELL INC has a 13.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 103 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JH RUSSELL INC's fleet?
JH RUSSELL INC operates 26 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JH RUSSELL INC based?
JH RUSSELL INC is based in EAST FREEDOM, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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