1ST RESPONSE RAIL SERVICE INC
USDOT 1788671 • DBA: FIRST RESPONSE RAIL SERVICE • 254 FOREST ROAD, EMPORIA, VA, 23847
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1211956 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2037907-12 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2034902-10 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2021 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2034902-10 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2037907-12 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1211956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC1211956 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126(d) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | 85967941 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, | NC | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.8A-ELD, 393.110B | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 85219026 | PETERSBURG VA | VA | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 84029047 | ON W 47TH ST AT ITS INTERSECTI | PA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2C, 391.41(a) | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83979064 | SPRINGFIELD OH | OH | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8A, 392.2-SLLS1, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 83524480 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, S | NC | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82533017 | EMPORIA VA | VA | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.11(a)(1), 393.11(b), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81061278 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 390.21T(b), 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 79694295 | 46 | NC | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 79290355 | Roadside | VA | Level 3 | OTH SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records