Russell Forby Trucking — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
23 years (granted 2003)
Liability filing
$1M BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
1 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
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Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Russell Evan Forby
DBA
Russell Forby Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
78 Countryside Lane, Makanda, IL 62958-2110
Phone
(618) 525-5757
Power units
2
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC456521
Common: None · Contract: Active · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Granted — Motor Property Contract Carrier
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 1 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 1 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
russell4b@msn.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: IL 06/2024 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 1 of 1 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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