BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
DBA: BNSF
Joins 545 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 2.80% vs peer 1.10% · Vehicle 18.3% vs peer 13.8% Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 357 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT 281683) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.80% vs peer 1.10% · Vehicle 18.3% vs peer 13.8% • 1 fatality on crash record — 357 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/281683/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 281683
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: MICHAEL COOK
Company officer 2: DUSTIN WELDON
General Freight
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Intermodal Containers
Passengers
Other (IEP)
Based in FORT WORTH, TX
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 2.8% vs peer median 1.1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 18.3% vs peer median 13.8% (worse). n=187 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
281683
In FMCSA records since
Nov 6, 1986 (~39y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
MICHAEL COOK
Company officer 2
DUSTIN WELDON
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Intermodal Containers, Passengers, Other (IEP)
Fleet size
2,987 units
Drivers
6,339
Annual mileage
33,039,132 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (817) 352-1143
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2650 LOU MENK DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76131-2830
Mailing
2500 LOU MENK DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76131-2828
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
281683
In FMCSA records since
Nov 6, 1986 (~39y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
33,039,132 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.3%
vs
23.4%
-5.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate
2.8%
vs
6.7%
-3.9 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.75
vs
1.80
-1.05
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.4%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3,633 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2,691 | 214 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 357 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 7 | 10 | 18 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 7 | 10 | 18 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 1,069 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 545 | 545 | 9 |
| OOS inspections | 16 | 72 | 3 |
| OOS percentage | 2.94% | 13.21% | 33.33% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
2,987
Drivers
6,339
Inspections
1,069
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
18.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
18
357 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 18.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 187 ACTIVE carriers operating 1,493–4,481 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2,987 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
2.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.1%
Median across 187 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
18.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
13.8%
Median across 187 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (37 months)
2023-10
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (MT) | 123 | 14 | 11.4% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 54 | 4 | 7.4% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 54 | 6 | 11.1% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 41 | 10 | 24.4% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 32 | 4 | 12.5% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 31 | 7 | 22.6% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 28 | 7 | 25.0% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 23 | 3 | 13.0% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 17 | 3 | 17.6% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | May 19, 2026 |
| US (US) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 17 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 16 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 155 | — | 2.98 | 3 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (1,069 rows) View all 1,069 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89250256 | Oct 13, 2026 | KS | 2 | RENO COUNTY - 155 | — | 1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 89248892 | Oct 12, 2026 | MT | 2 | HARLEM MT | — | 1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 89207805 | Oct 8, 2026 | KS | 2 | BUTLER COUNTY - 015 | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89215565 | Oct 7, 2026 | AZ | 1 | PARKS AZ | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89208563 | Oct 7, 2026 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89204910 | Oct 6, 2026 | AZ | 1 | BELLEMONT AZ | — | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2WG | No |
| 89195039 | Oct 6, 2026 | MT | 2 | CHINOOK MT | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89157296 | Oct 1, 2026 | MT | 1 | MISSOULA MT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89160203 | Sep 30, 2026 | CO | 2 | PEETZ CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| 89143629 | Sep 30, 2026 | MT | 2 | HAVRE MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 89148553 | Sep 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60D | No |
| 89142668 | Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 89139510 | Sep 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 393.60D | Yes |
| 89131138 | Sep 29, 2026 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89108202 | Sep 25, 2026 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89101804 | Sep 25, 2026 | MT | 2 | HAVRE MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.95F | No |
| 89085315 | Sep 24, 2026 | WY | 2 | GUERNSEY REST AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 89093236 | Sep 23, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60D | No |
| 89083733 | Sep 22, 2026 | MO | 3 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89063689 | Sep 22, 2026 | WY | 2 | ROAD SIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89059699 | Sep 21, 2026 | NM | 1 | NM |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89049254 | Sep 21, 2026 | NE | 3 | INMAN NE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89038133 | Sep 18, 2026 | NM | 1 | NM |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89028572 | Sep 16, 2026 | CO | 1 | WRAY CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 89023404 | Sep 15, 2026 | CO | 2 | ILIFF CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
Recent Crashes (357 rows) View all 357 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR2026430116 | May 4, 2026 | OR | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| NE0226010140 | Mar 26, 2026 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0226008218 | Mar 10, 2026 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7D6FHQE1OB | Feb 3, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000116519 | Dec 2, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX004049050 | Dec 1, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX004021232 | Nov 7, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2510005517 | Oct 27, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E30461 | Aug 14, 2025 | KS | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| ILX003920770 | Aug 13, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2025001180 | Aug 4, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000114445 | Jul 30, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000114618 | Jul 23, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501488888 | Jun 25, 2025 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0202505591 | Jun 9, 2025 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2025021829 | Feb 19, 2025 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2025001569 | Jan 14, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4652403184 | Dec 9, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003593765 | Oct 17, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6ZREHQE1R8 | Oct 16, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KS2024E28661 | Oct 3, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003565296 | Sep 26, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109719 | Aug 21, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109432 | Jul 4, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EE59942 | Mar 14, 2024 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVRE MT | MT | 54 | 6 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 52 | 4 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 28 | 2 |
| TROY MT | MT | 14 | 0 |
| WAVERLY RT 6 SCALE | NE | 13 | 0 |
| SAGINAW MN | MN | 12 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 12 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 11 | 1 |
| TORRINGTON POE | WY | 11 | 2 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 10 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 122 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 7 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 5 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
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