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Carrier profile · USDOT 421893 · MC-1080443 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
J T Russell & Sons Inc
48 power unitsavg 10.8 yrLocal · 1 statesALBEMARLE, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1080443 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
36 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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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 36 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 200 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.8 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
J T RUSSELL & SONS INC (USDOT 421893) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Dec 3, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 128 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 39 vehicle-level and 128 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 48 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 16, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J T RUSSELL & SONS INC's USDOT number?
J T RUSSELL & SONS INC's USDOT number is 421893, and its motor carrier number is MC-1080443.
Is J T RUSSELL & SONS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, J T RUSSELL & SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is J T RUSSELL & SONS INC's safety record?
J T RUSSELL & SONS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 200 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is J T RUSSELL & SONS INC's fleet?
J T RUSSELL & SONS INC operates 48 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J T RUSSELL & SONS INC based?
J T RUSSELL & SONS INC is based in ALBEMARLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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