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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
USDOT 322521 · EIN 53-6002016
650 W PEACHTREE ST, ATLANTA, GA, 30308
(800) 635-5768 · NS FLEET MANAGER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
18 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4593 / 1658
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
259 / 1151
Crashes (24 mo)
18
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance727 pts
Unsafe Driving347 pts
Other85 pts
Driver Fitness27 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance25 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance25 pts
Not in SMS8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 92 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 84 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 40 | |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
Most inspected states
NC42
PA29
KY23
NY22
WV19
VA17
NJ16
GA14
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.25 | 0.25 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.12 | ≈65–69% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.61 | 2.69 | ≈35–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.11 | 0.10 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-29 · 9 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 38% · Seat belt 30% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 96% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 4%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 25% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (1 OOS) · Tires 19% (6 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 30 inspections, 25 violations, 5 OOS, 17 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 4 OOS · 56%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.130B-CHVE
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.958).
2. Other10 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 4%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 50 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.188).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2026 | CHARLESTON, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/01/2026 | ELKTON, MD | ✓ | ||
| 05/19/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/10/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 04/02/2026 | MISHAWAKA, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/30/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/10/2025 | SHELBINA, MO | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/15/2025 | ASHLAND, KY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
52 incomplete vehicle8 trailer2 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
NS FLEET MANAGER
Annual mileage
10.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1658
Registered since
1988-07-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.0M mi reported (2025)
07/28/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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