STEVE RUSSELL
USDOT 3435500 • DBA: GROUND POUNDER EXPRESS • 7118 MOLTON RD, MACON, GA, 31216
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,435,500
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4789737609
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
60,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
7118 MOLTON RD, MACON, GA, 31216
Mailing Address
7118 MOLTON RD, MACON, GA, 31216-6816
Contact
Phone: 4789737609
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals4 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 16.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 14, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1114282 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4111875116 | ON FILE | Jun 14, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT02996A | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 8, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2021 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS111418 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 23, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4111875116 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT02996A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2024 | Jun 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS111418 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1114282 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1114282 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 |
| MC1114282 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2021 |
| MC1114282 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2020 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
5
Violations
42
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
4
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 5 inspections
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Violation Summary (42 violations from 5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDRF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+16.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
8.40vs nat'l 1.80
+6.60 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | 83303763 | MACON GA | GA | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 17 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 393.203C-CBP | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82639496 | BYRON GA | GA | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 393.47E, 392.9AA1, 393.205C-WR | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 79242402 | TWO LANE RURAL ROAD | GA | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 79019666 | TWO LANE RURAL ROAD | GA | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2, 392.16(a), 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| May 6, 2023 | 78554649 | MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY | GA | Level 1 | CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 5 | 393.9(a), 391.41(a)(1), 393.95(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
2 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-092024-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4
Crash History (4 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MACON | Jeffersonville Rd Near Finneydale Dr | ...080327 | STEVE RUSSELL |
| Sep 3, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 SB NEAR MM 139 | ...003274 | STEVE RUSSELL |
| Sep 3, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 SB NEAR MM 138 | ...003274 | STEVE RUSSELL |
| Sep 3, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 SB AT MM 137 | ...003274 | STEVE RUSSELL |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 6, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 8, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 8, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 23, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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