Your Carload Shipping Recommendation

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Based on your shipment details, Carload Rail may be the best fit.

Carload Rail shipping moves large quantities of freight in individual rail cars across the BNSF network.

More Capacity Per Rail Car

Each railcar is designed to carry a specific type of product–such as grain, lumber, metals, chemicals or packaged goods–and can hold significantly more freight than a truck.

Truckloads per Railcar

Higher capacity  per shipment

EFFICIENT

Moves more freight using less fuel

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Why Shippers Choose BNSF

One place with all the solutions you need to help your team ship confidently, stay informed, and resolve issues quickly.

Built for Dependable Service

We keep your freight moving on schedule

Nationwide Rail Network

Reach major markets nationwide

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Receive expert support for every shipment

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Carload Service Options

Service options designed to safely transport different types of products. Depending on what you ship, a variety of railcar types and service options are available to support your supply chain.

Individual Railcar

Carload shipping begins at your facility or a nearby rail-served location, where your team or a transload partner loads products into railcars. Businesses without direct rail access can use transload solutions to connect their shipments to the rail network.

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Best For

Moderate or predictable volume
Multi-truck quantities
Regular factory shipments
Flexible schedules
Shippers with rail access

Shortlines

Expand your reach beyond BNSF network. Shortline railroad partners connect your business to local markets and rail-served locations beyond BNSF's lines, extending rail service across thousands of additional miles.

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