Carrier profile · USDOT 243358 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Russel Mays

Howe, ID · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1984
No authority on fileUnsatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
13K
Annual miles
42 yr
Registered
70
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating. Marked for-hire but no carrier authority on file: Also registered as a private carrier; it may only haul its own goods.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority10/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
12
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
13,043 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
243358
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Russel Mays
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 7, 1984
Last MCS-150
Jun 12, 2025
Safety rating
Unsatisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Partnership

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Russel Mays's USDOT number?

Russel Mays's USDOT number is 243358.

Is Russel Mays authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Russel Mays's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

How big is Russel Mays's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 12, 2025.

Where is Russel Mays located?

Russel Mays is located at 975 West 3600 North, Howe, ID, 83244. Phone: (208) 589-0673.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.