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Carrier profile · USDOT 322521 · Updated 06/13/2026

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

DBA NORFOLK SOUTHERN

1,146 power unitsavg 8.4 yrNational · 22 statesATLANTA, GA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksnscorp.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,146Power units
207 observed · MCS-150
58Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.4Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(800) 635-5768Email dispatchenfleetadministration@nscorp.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 38 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageFatal crash on record
Operating authority38 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal13
17 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

1,146 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.4 yr

Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

38 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 38-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY safe to work with?

Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY safe to load? NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT 322521) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ATLANTA, GA, operating 1,146 power units and 1,658 drivers. Operating authority has been active 38 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 426 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
NSNORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY 88
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Frequently asked

What is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's USDOT number?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's USDOT number is 322521.

Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.

What is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's safety record?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY has a 12.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 426 roadside inspections, with 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's fleet?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operates 1,146 power units and 1,658 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY based?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is based in ATLANTA, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.