J T RUSSELL & SONS INC
48-unit tanker operator based in Albemarle, NC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 421893
- MC
- MC1080443
- Based
- Albemarle, NC
- Contact
- 7049822225 · jtr@jtrussellandsons.com
What this carrier is
Hauling machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, construction materials, and other: sand rock asphalt, J T RUSSELL & SONS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Albemarle, NC. 48 power units, 40 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1080443 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 31 owned trucks, 17 owned tractors, 20 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 690 motor carriers operating 48 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 23.86 | 21.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 11.24 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.85 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 52.50 | 5.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.83 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 48-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 421893: 194 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 11 (2 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jul 22, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, construction materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 690 peer carriers operating 48 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 138 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 11 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 48 power units on file.
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