BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY

DOT #281683 • DBA: BNSF
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BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY is a motor carrier based in FORT WORTH, TX registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 281683. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1986, a span of roughly 39 years. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY reports a fleet of 2,987 power units and 6,339 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Other, General Freight, Intermodal Containers, and Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 594 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.53% and 26 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, and KS. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of June 2007.

Company Information

Legal Name
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
DBA Name
BNSF
DOT Number
281683
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Nov 6, 1986

Location

Physical Address
2650 LOU MENK DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76131-2830
Mailing Address
2500 LOU MENK DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76131-2828

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
2,987
Total Drivers
6,339
Truck Units
2,973
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber Other General Freight Intermodal Containers Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls Passengers

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

594
Total Inspections
254
Inspections with Violations
85
Inspections with OOS Violations
2.53%
Driver OOS Rate
18.23%
Vehicle OOS Rate
26
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Fatalities
10
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jun 27, 2007

Service Areas

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