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RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

801 BROAD STREET SUITE 201 · Portsmouth, VA 23707

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(757) 398-8600 Tap to call
  • MC #326565
  • USDOT #706550 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is a Portsmouth, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-326565 and their USDOT number is 706550.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/21/2025 · last updated Oct 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 856,341 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Virginia — 38 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 7 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 7 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: VA (38), NC (7), US (1). Home base: Portsmouth, Virginia.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.3 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.62 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.89 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 46
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHIJHydraulic Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir 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 a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
801 BROAD STREET SUITE 201
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same physical address 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
RDT LOGISTICS LLC
Portsmouth, VA
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—6567732242987

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
RDT LOGISTICS LLC
Portsmouth, VA
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—6567732242987

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