Rail freight services

Now in our second century of service, our award-winning short line rail freight service - CRANDIC Rail, continues to deliver significant logistics advantages to some of the largest manufacturers in Iowa. Our experienced team can manage your shipping needs 365 days a year with flexible and competitively priced service through strategic agreements with regional and Class 1 railroads.

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Rail freight services

Now in our second century of service, our award-winning short line rail freight service - CRANDIC Rail, continues to deliver significant logistics advantages to some of the largest manufacturers in Iowa. Our experienced team can manage your shipping needs 365 days a year with flexible and competitively priced service through strategic agreements with regional and Class 1 railroads.

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Services and pricing inquiries

Moving your product when and where you need it

CRANDIC Rail is ready to serve your shipping needs. Through strategic agreements with regional Class I railroads, CRANDIC offers flexible and competitively priced service when you need it. Reach out to our team for the following services:

Current Fuel Surcharge

CRANDIC changes its fuel surcharge rate each month predicated on market conditions for fuel.

WTI Fuel Surcharge Status

Per CIC Rules Book 6100, the current surcharge effective November 1, 2024 is 19.20 percent.  Pending any changes to the supporting data, the fuel surcharge scheduled to become effective December 1, 2024 is 20.40 percent based on the average WTI for October 2024.

EFFECTIVE DATE    SURCHARGE AMOUNT    SURCHARGE STATUS    AVG. MO. WTI PRICE    BASIS MONTH
 11/01/2024 19.20% Active $70.24 Sept 2024
 12/01/2024  20.40% Future $73.09 Oct 2024
 01/01/2025 TBD TBD TBD Nov 2024 (MTD)

     
HDF Fuel Surcharge Status

Per CIC Mileage-Based Fuel Surcharge Tariff 9015, the current surcharge effective November 1, 2024 is $0.39 cents per mile.  Pending any changes to the supporting data, the fuel surcharge scheduled to become effective December 1, 2024 is $0.40 cents per mile, based on the average price per gallon for Highway Diesel Fuel (HDF) for October 2024. 

EFFECTIVE DATE    SURCHARGE AMOUNT    SURCHARGE STATUS    AVG. MO. HDF PRICE/GALLON    BASIS MONTH
 11/01/2024 $0.39 Active $3.558 Sept 2024 
 12/01/2024 $0.40 Future $3.585 Oct 2024 
 01/01/2025 TBD TBD TBD Nov 2024 (MTD)

 

If you need more information about the fuel surcharge or published rates or wish to receive an automated fuel surcharge update each month, please contact our Sales, Pricing and Contracts department at (319) 786-3656.

Published Reciprocal Switch Rates

Effective September 15, 2021, the following industries are open to reciprocal switch to IANR, CN and UP (see CIC 6100-H below):

Archer Daniels Midland Company    $221 per railcar 
Ingredion  $316 per railcar 
Cargill West  $360 per railcar 
Republic Services  $316 per railcar 
PMX Industries  $316 per railcar 
Logistics Park Cedar Rapids  $450 per railcar 
CIC Team Track, Wilson Ave  $450 per railcar 

All others industries are closed. For rates and to receive tariff updates, contact our Sales, Pricing and Contracts department at (319) 786-3656.

Safety Policy, Utility Crossing Forms

Contractor Safety Policy

Safety is the top priority at CRANDIC. Strict adherence to all safety rules is required of all individuals and businesses that are granted access or permission to work on CRANDIC property. Please carefully review our Contractor Safety Policy.

Utility Crossing and Forms

A licensee or its agents, contractors or subcontractors performing activities on CRANDIC right-of-way shall provide to CRANDIC an insurance policy for Railroad Protective Liability Insurance or similar coverage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

The licensee as well as any agents, contractors, or subcontractors performing activities on CRANDIC premises shall also maintain commercial general liability insurance coverage throughout the term of this license and any extensions thereof. In addition, such insurance shall contain limits not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000).

Other requirements

The following documents must be filled out and submitted for all underground and overhead crossings:

Crossing fees must be submitted per Chapter 42 requirements.

 

Submitting completed forms

Submit completed forms via email to:
[email protected]

Via U.S. Mail to:
Utility Crossing Requests
c/o CRANDIC Railway Co.
1445 Rockford Rd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Rail-to-truck transloading

CRANDIC Rail offers transloading via three transload tracks at Logistics Park Cedar Rapids. The site provides ample space for large truck movement and transloading equipment operations, including cranes, forklifts and conveyors. Self-service or full-service transloading by our on-site material handlers are options. The adjacent warehouse has four railcar bays, 39 sealed loading dock bays and dedicated driver amenities. An on-site truck scale and quick access to HWY I-380 and HWY I-80 also make LPCR an ideal spot for transloading and driver convenience.

Transloading at Logistics Park Cedar Rapids warehouse - aerial
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120 years of service and counting

In our second century of service, CRANDIC Rail continues to serve some of the largest ag-processors and manufacturers in the state.

                                                           CRANDIC Rail history of service   

 

Iowa River Bridge Project

In 2024, the CRANDIC Rail team launched a significant two-year project to replace the historic Iowa River rail bridge near Middle Amana, Iowa. Originally built in 1902, this bridge has been a crucial link in CRANDIC’s rail system for over a century.

Explore the historical importance of this landmark and watch a video highlighting its legacy. You can also review the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation for more details.

Iowa River rail bridge at MP.15 near Middle Amana, Iowa. 2024 photo 5.
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