RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Trust Score
Analyzing company data...
Public record
7 events tracked · latest Jul 7, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- May 20, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- May 14, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
- May 13, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- May 12, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 17, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Jan 24, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Other Companies at This Address
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNN LOGISTICS INC | 2888785 | (732) 768-9042 | Active |
| RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY this company | 706550 | (757) 398-8600 | Active |
| RDT LOGISTICS LLC | 2242987 | (757) 398-8600 | Active |
| BIG DADDY DRAYAGE VA LLC | 2211368 | (757) 337-2478 | Inactive |
| HAWK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1464590 | (804) 690-0226 | Inactive |
| TMX LOGISTICS LLC | 857813 | (757) 393-3313 | Inactive |
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Portsmouth, Virginia. The company has been in operation for 27 years, registered with the FMCSA on 09/23/1997. The fleet consists of 22 power units and 16 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 856,341 miles (2024). 1 crash has been reported with no fatalities. A total of 58 inspections are on file. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has a Trust Score of 94/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
SMS BASIC Scores
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through May 2026, 46 inspections, 9 resulted in out-of-service (19.6% OOS rate).
Crash Records (2)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | PORTSMOUTH | VA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 01/24/2025 | PORTSMOUTH | VA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Water | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
55 roadside violations across 46 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (56)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | SUFFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/14/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/07/2026 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/07/2026 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/05/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/05/2026 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/18/2026 | NC | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-85 NEAR NC-56 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/15/2026 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2025 | NC | Walk-Around (Level II) | DURHAM COUNTY, I 85 SOUTH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/03/2025 | NC | Walk-Around (Level II) | DURHAM COUNTY, I 85 SOUTH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/30/2025 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | VIRGINIA BEACH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2025 | VA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SANDSTON VA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/15/2025 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | DURHAM COUNTY, I 85 SOUTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2025 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOUISA VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2025 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2025 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2025 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/01/2025 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | EMPORIA VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/06/2025 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | ORANGE COUNTY, I-40/85 N | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/06/2025 | US | Full (Level I) | SANDSTON VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/22/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/21/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/21/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/21/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/19/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/18/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK VA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/18/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | PORTSMOUTH VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | SANDSTON VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/13/2024 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SANDSTON VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/26/2024 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SANDSTON VA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/17/2024 | VA | Full (Level I) | GREENWOOD VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/13/2023 | VA | Full (Level I) | NORFOLK CITY | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/10/2023 | VA | Full (Level I) | VIG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/10/2023 | VA | Full (Level I) | NIT SOUTH GATE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/10/2023 | VA | Full (Level I) | NIT NORTH GATE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/10/2023 | VA | Full (Level I) | NIT SOUTH GATE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/09/2023 | VA | Full (Level I) | PINNERS POINT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/08/2023 | VA | Walk-Around (Level II) | NIT NORTH GATE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2023 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROUTE 58 @ RADIUM ROAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5V95945 | $1,000,000 | 12/01/2018 | 12/01/2022 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660189D6793TIL00 | $0 | 11/27/2000 | 06/25/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACC100445 | $1,000,000 | 11/27/1999 | 11/27/2000 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP102165 | $1,000,000 | 11/27/1998 | 11/27/1999 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PST231269 | $0 | 11/27/1998 | 11/27/2000 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP100919 | $1,000,000 | 11/27/1997 | 11/27/1998 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM148047548 01 | $0 | 11/27/1997 | 11/27/1998 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750330-1102-021 | $1,000,000 | 11/23/2004 | 01/12/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5M2 05 62 | $1,000,000 | 11/15/2014 | 11/15/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5T2 05 62 | $1,000,000 | 11/15/2014 | 12/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5T2 05 62 | $1,000,000 | 11/15/2014 | 12/09/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343526 | $1,000,000 | 07/02/2006 | 01/12/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 14 MS UB2802 42 | $0 | 06/25/2002 | 03/01/2004 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7503301102-021 | $1,000,000 | 06/01/2002 | 11/23/2004 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 747-4124 | $0 | 03/01/2004 | 01/12/2005 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3622898 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2011 | 11/15/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3622898 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2011 | 01/12/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5328800 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2009 | 01/12/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 349236 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2008 | 01/12/2009 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-4222L250-TIL-08 | $0 | 01/12/2008 | 12/22/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346310 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2007 | 01/12/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343526 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2006 | 07/02/2006 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 45MSZU1004 | $0 | 01/12/2005 | 01/12/2008 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3210789078 | $0 | 01/12/2005 | 01/12/2005 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0101309 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2005 | 01/12/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | TP1008154 | $1,000,000 | 01/12/2001 | 01/12/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7503301102-021 | $1,000,000 | 01/11/2002 | 06/01/2002 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/18/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/16/2007 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/17/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/11/2008 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/16/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/14/2011 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/16/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/09/2009 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/16/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/13/2006 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/16/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/12/2005 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/04/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/01/2022 |
| MC326565 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 10/30/2001 | - | - |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/05/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2006 |
| MC326565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2021 |
| MC326565 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 02/02/1999 | REVOKED | 02/12/2001 |
No revocation records.
Stay ahead of changes
You are checking RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY today. We can keep watching them for you.
Authority gets revoked, insurance lapses, and a company that looks clean today can change overnight. Create an account, add this company to your list,
and we send you an alert the moment their authority, insurance, safety or contact details change.
Add them to your list
Keep this company and every partner you vet in one place you can come back to.
Get a change alert
The moment authority, insurance or safety status moves, you hear about it first.
See the full history
Trust Score over time and the complete authority and insurance timeline, not just today.