RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC
329-unit auto hauler based in El Paso, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 515580
- MC
- MC262231
- Based
- El Paso, TX
- Contact
- 9155421495 · rabdeljaber@russelltransport.com
What this carrier is
RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC is a large-fleet auto hauler based in El Paso, TX. Operating footprint: 329 power units, 304 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC262231 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, motor vehicles, and other: auto parts & electronics. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 17, 2014).
Fleet composition on file: 329 owned tractors, 830 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: 41 motor carriers operating 327–331 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 30.1% 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 | 261 | 326.25 | 80.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 242 | 160.75 | 150.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 27 | 89.75 | 30.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 757 | 834.50 | 90.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.50 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 327–331-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 515580: 1,102 inspections across 41 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in KS.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 240 |
| Hours-of-Service | 271 |
| Driver Fitness | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 624 |
| Total violations | 1,177 (200 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 14 reportable crashes , 12 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 27, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, motor vehicles, and other: auto parts & electronics on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (830 trailers against 329 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 41 peer carriers operating 327–331 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 784 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (24 driver OOS, 97 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 1,177 violations, 14 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 329 power units on file.
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