Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
2,973 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 281683 ·
Bnsf Railway Company
DBA BNSF
2,973 power unitsavg 7.8 yrNational · 23 statesFORT WORTH, TX88/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2,973Power units
465 observed · MCS-150
95Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
212 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT 281683) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 596 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 416 vehicle-level and 593 driver-level — across 23 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 21 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 2,973 power units and 6,339 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 10, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 27, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's USDOT number?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's USDOT number is 281683.
Is BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.
What is BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's safety record?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY has a 17.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,056 roadside inspections, with 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's fleet?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY operates 2,973 power units and 6,339 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY based?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY is based in FORT WORTH, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 23 states.
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