Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 435862 · MC-240018 ·
Michael R Russell
DBA J M & R TRUCKING
2 power unitsavg 14 yrLocal · 1 statesLEANDRO, CA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-240018 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2012–2012 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 2012–2012 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
4 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MICHAEL R RUSSELL (USDOT 435862) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 13, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 19, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL R RUSSELL's USDOT number?
MICHAEL R RUSSELL's USDOT number is 435862, and its motor carrier number is MC-240018.
Is MICHAEL R RUSSELL authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 13, 2026. MICHAEL R RUSSELL is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL R RUSSELL's safety record?
MICHAEL R RUSSELL has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MICHAEL R RUSSELL's fleet?
MICHAEL R RUSSELL operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL R RUSSELL based?
MICHAEL R RUSSELL is based in LEANDRO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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