Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 278849 · MC237416 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Progress Rail Services Corporation

Albertville, AL · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1986
Authority active$2M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesChemicalsScrap Metals
77
Power units
82
Drivers
95
Inspections · 24 mo
8
Crashes · 24 mo
3.5M
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
12.5%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 40 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.1%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 95 inspections
Crashes
8
1 fatal2 injury8 tow-away
Crash rate 1.15 per 1M mi
Total inspections
95
Driver inspections
95
Vehicle inspections
40
People injured
5
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2018)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC237416
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$2,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $2,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
77
Power units
77
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
88
Trailers owned
82
Drivers
66
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesChemicalsScrap Metals
Annual mileage
3,487,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
278849
MC / docket
MC-237416
Legal name
Progress Rail Services Corporation
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 12, 1986
Last MCS-150
Jan 23, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
82 (66)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Progress Rail Services Corporation's USDOT number?

Progress Rail Services Corporation's USDOT number is 278849 and its docket number is MC237416.

Is Progress Rail Services Corporation authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Progress Rail Services Corporation's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 95 roadside inspections, a 12.5% vehicle and 2.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 8 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Progress Rail Services Corporation's fleet?

77 power units and 82 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 23, 2026.

What insurance does Progress Rail Services Corporation carry?

$2,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is Progress Rail Services Corporation located?

Progress Rail Services Corporation is located at 1605 Progress Drive, Albertville, AL, 35950. Phone: (256) 505-6600.

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