NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
USDOT 322521 • DBA: NORFOLK SOUTHERN • 650 W PEACHTREE ST, ATLANTA, GA, 30308
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
21 states • 407 inspections
Violation Summary (96 violations from latest 100 of 407 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSWZ | 2-SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104D-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602B3-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (407 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | EAST RIVER MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILR | ...533399 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Jan 14, 2026 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | ROUTE 460 AT SCALE TRACK ROAD | ...471680 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Dec 10, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SHELBINA | US 36 | ...D28128 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Sep 15, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHLAND | US0023 | ...771744 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Sep 4, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ZANESVILLE(ALLEN) | LAFAYETTE CENTER ROAD | ...C72643 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Aug 13, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | COVINGTON ROAD | ...856342 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Jun 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMBRIDGE CITY | I70 WEST BOUND | ...454464 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Jun 4, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKY MOUNT | OLD FRANKLIN TPKE AT 100FT W OF MARKETPLACE DRIVE | ...533434 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| May 20, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRYAN | MULBERRY ST | ...688593 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Feb 4, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VARNELL | GA HWY 201 AT GA HWY 2 | ...471528 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Jan 18, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | BLOOMER SPRINGS RD | ...071960 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Jan 8, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS 97 | ...VS9669 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Sep 25, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARGARETTA (TOWNSHIP OF) | BOGART RD | ...101560 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD |
| Jul 6, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALTOONA CITY | ROUTE 0764 E | ...458916 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Jun 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALEM | STATE ST | ...469802 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Jun 10, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELYRIA | IR 80 | ...454459 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Apr 2, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTSMOUTH | US 52 | ...095455 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Mar 13, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREAT FALLS | INTERSTATE 77 | ...799160 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Dec 19, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITCHFIELD | E UNION AVE | ...402940 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Nov 16, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | IR 90 | ...163408 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Oct 23, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROME | HUFFAKER RD NW AT SHORTER INDUSTRIAL BLVD NW | ...244808 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Oct 12, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSTON | I-40 | ...753916 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Sep 21, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL DEKALB | I-59 | ...B23279 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Sep 14, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUECHEL (WEST) | KY2052 | ...731489 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN |
| Jul 25, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NEW ORLEANS | I-10 | ...525750 | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records