THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

AUTHORIZED
427 WEST 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64105|(816) 983-1253

USDOT

378038

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

135

Total Drivers

361

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is a large interstate motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, operating 135 power units with 361 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 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 21 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 rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Missouri is 11.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 24,338 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

21

Total

70%

Driver %

Driver Inspections21
Vehicle Inspections9
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

No insurance records on file with FMCSA.

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY authorized to operate?

Yes. THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (USDOT #378038) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's safety record?

THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY has 21 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operate?

THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operates 135 power units with 361 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY transport hazardous materials?

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

Where is THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY located?

THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is based in KANSAS CITY, Missouri at 427 WEST 12TH STREET, 64105. Phone: (816) 983-1253.

What are THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's out-of-service rates?

THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.