About Us
- Midwest Intermodal & Container Loading Experts Where Your Business Is Our Main Focus
About Rail Transfer — Local experience, national standards
Rail Transfer: Streamlining Freight Since the 1990s
Rail Transfer began operations to address a simple market need: many shippers wanted the cost advantages of rail without the complexity of coordinating rail, truck, and port moves themselves. Over the years we’ve refined our operations, investing not only in equipment and facilities but also in people — crews trained in safe commodity handling, scheduling and documentation.
Our approach balances the operational rigor required for rail interchange with the flexibility shippers need today: quick container turns, seasonal grain surges, and ad-hoc trucking requests. Operating in the Twin Cities gives our customers convenient access to BNSF and other regional rail connections while staying close to final distribution destinations.
Mission & values
- Reliability: We build schedules and processes so customers can rely on us for time-sensitive shipments.
- Safety & compliance: Commodity handling and rail interchange require strict adherence to safety and reporting standards — we maintain protocols and documentation accordingly.
- Local partnership: Minnesota businesses rely on timely, local logistics; we design services that minimize customer handling and administrative burden.