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Carrier profile · USDOT 322521 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Norfolk Southern Railway Company

DBA Norfolk Southern · Atlanta, GA · Interstate carrier · Since 1988
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal Containers+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (800) 635-5768
4,593
Power units
1,658
Drivers
268
Inspections · 24 mo
18
Crashes · 24 mo
10M
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
13.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 21 of 152 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 8 of 268 inspections
Crashes
18
0 fatal9 injury17 tow-away
Crash rate 0.90 per 1M mi
Total inspections
268
Driver inspections
268
Vehicle inspections
152
People injured
10
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4,593
Power units
1,146
Trucks
40
Tractors owned
124
Trailers owned
1,658
Drivers
1,658
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersConstructionRailroad Equipment, Iep
Annual mileage
10,025,423 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
322521
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
DBA
Norfolk Southern
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 28, 1988
Last MCS-150
Jan 23, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1,658 (1,658)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

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?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Norfolk Southern Railway Company's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 268 roadside inspections, a 13.8% vehicle and 3.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 18 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Norfolk Southern Railway Company's fleet?

4,593 power units and 1,658 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 23, 2026.

Where is Norfolk Southern Railway Company located?

Norfolk Southern Railway Company is located at 650 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, 30308. Phone: (800) 635-5768.

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