E a Russell Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 154907 · Methuen, MA 01844 · 9788156299

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, E a Russell Trucking (DOT# 154907) in Methuen, Massachusetts has 27 inspections on record with 50 violations and a 18.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

27 Inspections
18.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
11 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 18.5%
Carrier: 18.5% (5 of 27) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 27) National: 6.4%
37% OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in Massachusetts
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in Massachusetts

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.

50 total violations across 27 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (10%)
Vehicle Maintenance
15
Unsafe Driving
27
Hours of Service
7
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Inspected across 6 states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, VT
Level 2: 10 (37%) Level 3: 17 (63%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/24/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/23/2026 MA 3 0 0
01/15/2026 VT 2 0 0
12/23/2025 NH 3 0 0
10/23/2025 VT 3 0 0
08/22/2025 MA 3 0 0
02/14/2025 MA 3 0 0
01/21/2025 MA 2 0 0
01/03/2025 NH 3 0 0
1 injury crash
14-MAY-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
14-MAY-25 MA 0 1 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC563570
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Pilgrim Insurance Company $750 12/23/2025

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.

Power Units 11
Drivers 11
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260325 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 835,671
Address 478 Merrimack St, Methuen, MA 01844