Rail Direct Transportation Company
Rail Direct Transportation Company (USDOT 706550) runs 38 power units and 30 drivers based in Portsmouth, VA, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-326565. The earliest grant on file is from February 1999, 27 years, 9 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co. 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-326565 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Feb 2, 1999 (27 years, 9 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2022 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 4, 2022 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 14, 2011 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 16, 2010 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 9, 2009 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 16, 2008 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 11, 2008 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 17, 2007 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 16, 2007 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 18, 2006 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 8, 2006 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 5, 2006 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 13, 2006 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 16, 2005 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 12, 2005 | MC-326565 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 16, 2004 | MC-326565 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 30, 2001 | MC-326565 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 7, 2001 | MC-326565 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 2, 1999 | MC-326565 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-326565 | Common | Dec 21, 2000 | Nov 27, 2000 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 706550 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-326565 |
| Legal name | Rail Direct Transportation Company |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 |
| USDOT added | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Nov 25, 2002 |
Fleet
| Power units | 38 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 19 |
| Drivers | 30 · 16 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 856,341 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Machinery, large objects, Intermodal containers, Meat, Chemicals, Refrigerated food, Paper products, import export
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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