RUSSELL ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 1894904 • DBA: OLSON TOWING • 2326 DYESS AVE, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-682749 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1045722 | ON FILE | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4E1-32-34 | ON FILE | May 14, 2009 | Jun 16, 2011 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1045722 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2013 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E1-32-34 | REPLACED | May 14, 2009 | May 14, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1045722 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1045722 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E1-32-34 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2013 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E1-32-34 | CARGO | Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 16, 2011 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC682749 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2009 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.82-SM | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 86349074 | CUSTER SD | SD | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82706501 | NEWCASTLE | WY | Level 2 | HONDA SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 391.41(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.78 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 82147433 | TILFORD SD | SD | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 80269298 | GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY | WY | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.11, 391.41(a) | No |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 80281730 | RAPID CITY SD | SD | Level 3 | TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 392.2WG | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79843584 | MM 74 HWY 79 | SD | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 79843574 | MM 74 SD 79 | SD | Level 1 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 79435874 | BROADUS SCALE | MT | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 78942463 | Roadside | SD | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.11A1-LIL, 393.78A-WS, 393.82-SM | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 E | ...885667 | OLSON TOWING |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records