Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
135 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 378038 ·
The Kansas City Southern Railway Company
135 power unitsavg 8.6 yrRegional · 7 statesKANSAS CITY, MO94/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
135Power units
25 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.6Avg age (yr)
2011–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.6 yr
Model years 2011–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 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
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT 378038) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 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 0.0% 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 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 29 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 135 power units and 361 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 8, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 5, 2003 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's USDOT number?
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's USDOT number is 378038.
Is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.
What is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's safety record?
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's fleet?
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operates 135 power units and 361 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY based?
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is based in KANSAS CITY, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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