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Carrier profile · USDOT 1171390 · MC-957842 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC
5 power unitsavg 15.2 yrLocal · 2 statesOLIVE HILL, KY56/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-957842 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 23 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average25.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.2 yr
Model years 1997–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 1171390) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 3, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC's USDOT number?
R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC's USDOT number is 1171390, and its motor carrier number is MC-957842.
Is R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC's safety record?
R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC's fleet?
R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC operates 5 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC based?
R&D RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION INC is based in OLIVE HILL, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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