THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT 378038) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): KEITH CREEL (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/378038/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 18.2% (better). n=7082 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 8 | 127 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 45 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is a corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 378038. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 135 power units and 361 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is a large fleet, operating 135 power units and 361 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kansas City, MO. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 283% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in LA (5) and AR (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 135 power units (large fleet) and 361 drivers; Freightliner, Big tex, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,082 ACTIVE carriers operating 67–203 power units (±50% of this carrier's 135 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.11 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88046983 | Jun 2, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB, 392.2RG | No |
| 88007806 | May 31, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87475895 | Apr 2, 2026 | AR | 3 | TEXARKANA AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87308523 | Mar 16, 2026 | LA | 3 | HORNBECK LA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87146220 | Feb 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 86901953 | Jan 22, 2026 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.30-B | No |
| 86492094 | Dec 4, 2025 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86128254 | Oct 22, 2025 | MO | 3 | ASH GROVE MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85964898 | Oct 3, 2025 | LA | 1 | STARKS LA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 85712338 | Sep 4, 2025 | MS | 3 | LEE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.19A2 | No |
| 85671936 | Sep 3, 2025 | OK | 3 | US 271 SPIRO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85529546 | Aug 19, 2025 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 85204865 | Jul 14, 2025 | LA | 3 | LAPLACE LA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84923854 | Jun 11, 2025 | OK | 2 | US 59 BYPASS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | No |
| 84716353 | May 19, 2025 | OK | 2 | US 59 BYPASS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84565858 | May 1, 2025 | OK | 3 | US 59 BYPASS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84426437 | Apr 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | LOCKESBURG AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84291078 | Apr 1, 2025 | LA | 2 | DELTA LA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84258756 | Mar 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX44 EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60D, 392.2RG | No |
| 83918866 | Feb 19, 2025 | MS | 3 | WARREN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83627988 | Jan 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83223957 | Nov 22, 2024 | AR | 3 | GRANNIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83182091 | Nov 15, 2024 | LA | 3 | LA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82687132 | Sep 17, 2024 | AR | 3 | BRADLEY AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81918300 | Jun 17, 2024 | AR | 3 | BENTON AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK2603004127 | Mar 19, 2026 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000117254 | Jan 21, 2026 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023141058 | Nov 28, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022540423 | Jul 5, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0022007807 | Apr 20, 2022 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0020210201 | Jul 27, 2021 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0210004526 | Jun 23, 2021 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2019520304 | Apr 25, 2019 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA5180951060 | Jan 25, 2019 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2114635852 | Jan 22, 2016 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA8172030399 | Aug 18, 2015 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILU130007158 | Aug 2, 2015 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00D0063714 | Aug 5, 2014 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA4001000036 | Jun 11, 2014 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS0201121298 | Dec 31, 2012 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3D3FHQE1JJ | Oct 26, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000044424 | Sep 16, 2011 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9050110001 | Apr 7, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA1120634959 | Feb 12, 2011 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX301AHQE13M | Apr 7, 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245524501S | Dec 25, 2009 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2455057005 | Jul 9, 2009 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000031126 | Jul 30, 2008 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000026964 | Nov 16, 2007 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0009070616 | Dec 30, 2006 | LA | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 59 BYPASS | OK | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 1 |
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| BENTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BRADLEY AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GRANNIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LOCKESBURG AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TEXARKANA AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| DELTA LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| HORNBECK LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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