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RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Portsmouth, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 706550 · MC 326565
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-326565 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
19.6% OOS · 55 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 24 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 30, 2001; first granted February 2, 1999 (27 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 55 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC326565
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP92612A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
706550
MC Number
MC-326565
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 23, 1997
Authority First Granted
February 2, 1999
Authority Reinstated
October 30, 2001
Annual Mileage
856,341 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
801 Broad Street Suite 201, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Samantha Rupert
Officer 2
Larry Sanders
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
55
Driver Inspections
50
Vehicle Inspections
43
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance56
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
19.6% of 46 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
61st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 of 36 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 24, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA41
NC7
US1
Fleet & Equipment (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
19
Container Chassis
18
Intermodal Chassis
11
Incomplete Chassis
8
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGLDVXGLHA2540 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD55GLHC4810 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV6HSJD8183 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGLDV0GLHA2546 | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHBD22LK93670 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4HLHD2319 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDVXJSKA5385 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41264H1026818 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37LY84485 | 2 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD57GLHC4808 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG3HSHZ7723 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4023M2003155 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC407HB786708 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC407HB786711 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC409HB786712 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4025NH012062 | 2 | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41264LT016920 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Intermodal Chassis | 0057VAA4022M20689 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGLDV2GLHA2547 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK17LY84467 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37LY27977 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK84LN08396 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Straight Truck | 1FUYCZCX89YHG3414 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52FSGE2228 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53GSGU8027 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV0FSFM0589 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMG3292 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4020M2000987 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4023M2002300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4026M2000654 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4026M2001920 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4029M2002365 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4029M2003130 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA402XM2001998 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC405HB786710 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC406HB786697 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC409HB786709 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC334PB804207 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC335PB804233 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4023NH009869 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4023NH009905 | 1 | — |
| Hercules | Intermodal Chassis | 5K8CS2325MH005352 | 1 | — |
| Hercules | Intermodal Chassis | 5K8CS2328MH005345 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC28265MT000886 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC28267MT000419 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41260H1026878 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41262LT013188 | 1 | — |
| Cico | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41264KT008072 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41265H1026777 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41269G1003839 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC4126XKT008318 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41373H1039311 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41376H1039254 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41378H1039241 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC46264KT022115 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC46266LT013384 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (55)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | 0006897782 | HERTFORD NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CHEETAH CHASSIS |
1FUGGLDVXGLHA2540 5EF2GC409HB786712 |
VA 37144PZ ME 5000760 |
| May 20, 2026 | 5443001916 | SUFFOLK VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
1FUJGLDR4HLHD2319 57VAA4029M2002365 |
VA 87532PY TN 235982T |
| May 14, 2026 | 8301002801 | PORTSMOUTH VA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 LJRC41264H1026818 |
VA 27044PZ ME 5152706 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 7106001041 | PORTSMOUTH VA | I | 8 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CHEETAH CHASSIS |
1FUGGLDV0GLHA2546 5EF2GC407HB786708 |
VA 37460PZ ME 5000756 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 6354004956 | NORFOLK VA | I | 4 | — | N / A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHIC |
3AKJHHDR4MSMG3292 LJRC41264LT016920 |
VA 51586PZ ME 4010794 |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 4810001802 | NORFOLK VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLD55GLHC4810 |
VA 28492PZ |
| May 7, 2026 | 4138009809 | PORTSMOUTH VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUGGLDV2GLHA2547 LJRC41264LT016920 |
VA 37459PZ ME 4010794 |
| May 7, 2026 | 6226003907 | PORTSMOUTH VA | III | — | — | NYW TRADING LLC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJGLD52FSGE2228 LJRC41378H1039241 |
VA 46160PZ ME 415632Z |
| May 6, 2026 | 4371000994 | NORFOLK VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HERCULES |
3AKJGLDV6HSJD8183 5K8CS2328MH005345 |
VA 45697PZ ME 443420Z |
| May 6, 2026 | 4371000990 | NORFOLK VA | I | 2 | — | SCOULAR WINDSOR | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
3AKJGLDV6HSJD8183 57VAA4026M2000654 |
VA 45697PZ TN 220021T |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NYW TRADING LLC | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| SCOULAR WINDSOR | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| NIT | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
| RLDP | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| PORT OF VA | 1 | August 15, 2025 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| NIT SOUTH GATE | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 17, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 21, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
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