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Freight Carrier · East Freedom, PA

JH RUSSELL INC

Name: JH RUSSELL INC
Address: 126 RUSSELL DRIVE, EAST FREEDOM, PA, 16637, US
Telephone: (814) 239-2128

126 RUSSELL DRIVE · East Freedom, PA 16637

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #166909
USDOT #243616 USDOT Active

26
Power Units
20
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JH RUSSELL INC is a East Freedom, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 26 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-166909 and their USDOT number is 243616.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,156,863 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Grain, Feed, Hay
Garbage/Refuse
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: PA (53), MD (2). Home base: East Freedom, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 11 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
1
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.2 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.18 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

55
Total
34
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

JH RUSSELL INC
126 RUSSELL DRIVE
EAST FREEDOM, PA 16637

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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