SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY
USDOT 108106 • DBA: CANADIAN PACIFIC OR CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY OR CP • 120 SOUTH 6TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55402
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-114835 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 12, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 184536G6775-9 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 1985 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| GREAT NORTHERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6237226 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 1971 | Jul 4, 1991 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 184536G6775-9 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 15, 1985 | May 16, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 184536G6775-9 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2022 | May 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 184536G6775-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT NORTHERN INSURANCE CO. | 6237226 | CARGO | Jul 4, 1991 | Jul 4, 1991 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-114835 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC114835 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2022 |
| MC114835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 19, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC114835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 1985 | REVOKED | Aug 13, 1991 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 5 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102(a) | Cargo securement - tiedowns insufficient | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (49 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST. PAUL | WARNER RD | ...188043 | SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY |
| Aug 28, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRAIRIEVILLE | USTH 14 | ...HX7145 | SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY |
| Jul 18, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT SPRINGS | IH 039 SB | ...Y09041 | CANADIAN PACIFIC OR CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY OR CP |
| Aug 25, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...GE7669 | SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY |
| Aug 2, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEYDEN TWP | I-294 SB | ...D15947 | CANADIAN PACIFIC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2014 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2010 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2005 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2001 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2001 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2001 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2001 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 1999 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 1997 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events