Vehicles
Move Vehicles Safely Across North America
BNSF moves vehicles for automotive manufacturers, distributors and dealerships.
BNSF moves vehicles for automotive manufacturers, distributors and dealerships.
The leader in vehicle shipping
Automotive Sales Expert
Automotive Sales Expert
Meet your rail sales experts
Our automotive sales team helps you plan routes, select equipment and track shipments. We work with you to keep vehicles moving and reach dealerships on schedule.
Benefits
Fast, secure vehicle transportation
BNSF delivers finished vehicles with top-ranked multilevel performance and low claims ratios. Automotive customers count on us to move vehicles quickly and securely across North America.
Extensive network and distribution access
BNSF streamlines vehicle movement from origin to destination. Our automotive facilities, port connections and rail routes link key manufacturing and distribution markets.
Explore our automotive network
Automotive 101
Learn how finished vehicles move from origin to destination across the BNSF network.
The Origin Point
Automotive shipping begins at a vehicle assembly plant, automotive facility or port location where finished vehicles are staged and loaded into specialized railcars. Rail transportation helps efficiently move large volumes of vehicles from production and import locations to markets across North America.
The Origin Point
Automotive shipping begins at a vehicle assembly plant, automotive facility or port location where finished vehicles are staged and loaded into specialized railcars. Rail transportation helps efficiently move large volumes of vehicles from production and import locations to markets across North America.
Long-Distance by Rail
The railcars travel across the BNSF network on dedicated automotive routes, vehicles are transported between ports, assembly plants, automotive facilities and inland markets while remaining protected throughout the journey.
The Final Destination
The railcars arrive at an automotive facility, distribution center or port location where vehicles are unloaded and prepared for delivery. From there, vehicles are transported to dealerships by truck or processed for shipment overseas at the port.
The Final Destination
The railcars arrive at an automotive facility, distribution center or port location where vehicles are unloaded and prepared for delivery. From there, vehicles are transported to dealerships by truck or processed for shipment overseas at the port.
Service options
Plan your move
See how your vehicles move on the BNSF network and explore additional service options.
Find an automotive facility
Connect to BNSF’s automotive intermodal network to move vehicles and related freight reliably across key markets.
Start shippingLocate near a BNSF intermodal facility
Work with our Economic Development team to establish, expand or relocate your distribution center near a BNSF logistics park.
Start shippingFrequently asked questions
What types of automotive shipments does BNSF support?
BNSF supports the movement of finished vehicles as well as automotive parts, connecting manufacturing plants, distribution centers, ports, and dealerships across North America.
Can BNSF support high-volume vehicle shipments?
Yes, BNSF’s high-capacity equipment and extensive rail network are built to support large-scale vehicle distribution efficiently.
How do I get started with automotive shipping on BNSF?
You can connect with a BNSF representative to discuss your shipping needs, explore service options, and develop a solution tailored to your supply chain.
What types of automotive shipments does BNSF support?
BNSF supports the movement of finished vehicles as well as automotive parts, connecting manufacturing plants, distribution centers, ports, and dealerships across North America.
Can BNSF support high-volume vehicle shipments?
Yes, BNSF’s high-capacity equipment and extensive rail network are built to support large-scale vehicle distribution efficiently.
How do I get started with automotive shipping on BNSF?
You can connect with a BNSF representative to discuss your shipping needs, explore service options, and develop a solution tailored to your supply chain.
Automotive shipping news
Stay informed with news, insights and updates that help you plan shipments and navigate the transportation market.
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