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STEVEN W RUSSELL
DBA: Rochester Towing Llc
Rochester, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 775553
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
775553
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 9, 1998
Annual Mileage
125,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Rochester, MN
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN4
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3HNXREC99413 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LN1RDA29883 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTKHPVM1PH188130 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | 0287001152 | ROCHESTER MN | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8X3HNXREC99413 |
MN YCG0552 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| February 12, 2025 | 0287000650 | ROCHESTER MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDFF6LN1RDA29883 |
MN YCG8364 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| September 27, 2024 | 0092000215 | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVM1PH188130 |
MN YCG0553 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| March 18, 2024 | 0254000032 | ROCHESTER MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HY3FED31086 |
MN YBM1743 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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