J T Russell & Sons Inc
USDOT 421893 · MC-1080443 · Albemarle, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
J T Russell & Sons Inc is a corporation based in Albemarle, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 127 power units and 40 drivers, which ranks it #61 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 130 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 1.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | J T Russell & Sons Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 421893 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1080443 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 221 Snuggs Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 |
| Phone | (704) 982-2225 |
| First registered | Sep 21, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 421893.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.31 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 40 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 11 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | J T Russell & Sons Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 65% lower than average |
| Inspections | 130 | 130 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 2 BASIC violations recorded, 5 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of J T Russell & Sons Inc?
J T Russell & Sons Inc is registered with USDOT number 421893 and operating authority MC-1080443.
How many trucks does J T Russell & Sons Inc have?
It reports 127 power units (17 tractors, 31 straight trucks) and 23 trailers, with 40 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 16, 2025).
Where is J T Russell & Sons Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Albemarle, North Carolina 28001.
What is the out-of-service rate of J T Russell & Sons Inc?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.