Progress Rail Services Corporation
USDOT 278849 · MC-237416 · Albertville, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Progress Rail Services Corporation is a corporation based in Albertville, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 77 power units and 82 drivers, which ranks it #76 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 95 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 12.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 10.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Progress Rail Services Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 278849 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-237416 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1605 Progress Drive, Albertville, AL 35950 |
| Phone | (256) 505-6600 |
| First registered | Sep 12, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 278849.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 5 | 38 | 0 |
| Trailers | 88 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,487,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 45,286 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 74% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 66 CDL drivers; 33 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 49 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Progress Rail Services Corpo | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.8% | 20.5% | 23.1% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.4 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 118% higher than average |
| Inspections | 95 | 95 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 61 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 31, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Progress Rail Services Corporation?
Progress Rail Services Corporation is registered with USDOT number 278849 and operating authority MC-237416.
How many trucks does Progress Rail Services Corporation have?
It reports 77 power units (43 tractors, 34 straight trucks) and 88 trailers, with 82 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 23, 2026).
Where is Progress Rail Services Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Albertville, Alabama 35950.
What is the out-of-service rate of Progress Rail Services Corporation?
Over 24 months, 12.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.