MICHAEL L RUSSELL
USDOT 1640535 • DBA: A-M RUSSELL EXCAVATING • 2301 N ZIPPER ST, GARDEN CITY, KS, 67846
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | 85998913 | GARDEN CITY KS | KS | Level 1 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 393.60C, 393.95F, 393.60D | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888081 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.55D1-B, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| May 29, 2024 | 81749614 | GRAY COUNTY - 069 | KS | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| May 13, 2024 | 81605220 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 3 | CTSI SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 80276640 | GARDEN CITY | KS | Level 2 | WESL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.48(a) | No |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 79663954 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9(a), 396.5(b), 393.11 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 79234403 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 78969839 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 3 | RANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 78957315 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 1 | HOME STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.207(a), 393.209(e) | Yes |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 78457314 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 106 | ...816726 | A-M RUSSELL EXCAVATING |
| Mar 24, 2022 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IBP | ...091294 | A-M RUSSELL EXCAVATING |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records