NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

AUTHORIZED

DBA: NORFOLK SOUTHERN

650 W PEACHTREE ST, ATLANTA, GA, 30308|(800) 635-5768

USDOT

322521

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

1232

Total Drivers

1658

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 4, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is a large interstate motor carrier based in ATLANTA, Georgia, operating 1232 power units with 1658 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 18 crashes on file (9 with injuries). FMCSA records show 268 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate3.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate13.8%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Georgia is 17.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.7% across 104,878 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

268

Total

64%

Driver %

Driver Inspections268
Vehicle Inspections152
Driver OOS Rate3.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate13.8%

Insurance on file

CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.

Crash history

18

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes9
Tow Crashes17

Frequently asked questions

Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT #322521) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's safety record?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY has 268 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 18 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operate?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operates 1232 power units with 1658 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY transport hazardous materials?

No. NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY located?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is based in ATLANTA, Georgia at 650 W PEACHTREE ST, 30308. Phone: (800) 635-5768.

What are NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's out-of-service rates?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 3.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 13.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.