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Carrier profile · USDOT 706550 · MC-326565 · Updated 06/13/2026

RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

22 power unitsavg 8.8 yrRegional · 3 statesPORTSMOUTH, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-326565 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksraildirect.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
37Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2002–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(757) 398-8600Email dispatchsamantha@raildirect.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority28 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.8 yr

Model years 2002–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 28-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY safe to work with?

Is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY safe to load? RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (USDOT 706550, MC-326565) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in PORTSMOUTH, VA, operating 22 power units and 16 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 57 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), 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
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Frequently asked

What is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's USDOT number?

RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's USDOT number is 706550, and its motor carrier number is MC-326565.

Is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's safety record?

RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 57 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's fleet?

RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY operates 22 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY based?

RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is based in PORTSMOUTH, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.