Russ's Motor Services INC Safety Record
DOT# 104267 · Taylor, MI 48125 · 3132992167
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Russ's Motor Services INC (DOT# 104267) in Taylor, Michigan has 31 inspections on record with 39 violations and a 16.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 39 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 31 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/16/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/15/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/06/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 06/05/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/24/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 04/12/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/17/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-APR-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Rli Insurance Company | N/A |
| SURETY | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.