Fertilizer
From nitrogen to sulphur and everything in between, BNSF has the people and equipment to ship your fertilizer products safely and quickly.
With consistent, reliable service at a fair value, BNSF offers superior shipping options. As a major hauler of dry and liquid fertilizer materials, BNSF has an expansive franchise in key consuming areas.
The advanced development of the BNSF fertilizer unit train network enables both shippers and receivers the opportunity to access more distant markets at lower cost and with reduced transit times.
Browse the tabs below for more details on shipping fertilizer with BNSF.
Because of our public pricing our business provides a level of transparency not available with other modes of transportation. By creating a level playing field in the marketplace, we offer a price that is commensurate with the value we provide and is often a better value proposition than alternative modes and providers of transportation.
Use our Carload Shipping Advisor tool to obtain a price for shipping fertilizer.
Pricing Contacts
| Area | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Fertilizers and oil seeds | Al Vergin General Director |
Tel: 817-867-6730 Fax: 817-352-7934 |
| Fertilizers | Larry Rankin Director |
Tel: 817-867-6065 Fax: 817-352-7934 |
| Miles Beard Manager |
Tel: 817-867-6064 Fax: 817-352-7934 (Commodities) |
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| John Lystig Manager |
Tel: 817-867-6123 Fax: 817-352-7934 (Commodities) |
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| Roger Nash Manager, Commercial Development |
Tel: 817-867-6216 Fax: 817-352-7934 |
Pricing Tools and Resources
- Fertilizer moves under the BNSF 4026 Ratebook
- A Mileage-Based Fuel Surcharge is applicable on all BNSF fertilizer shipments
- BNSF requires a completed and approved credit application prior to a shipment order.
BNSF provides superior customer service and support through our dedicated team of shipping experts and our well-maintained fleet that meets the weight and size needs of the industry. With access to most major fertilizer production and consumption areas in the Western United States and joint-line access to Eastern Markets, we have the flexibility to get your goods where they need to go.
- Review transit times for fertilizer shipped using our single car services.
- BNSF provides service for fertilizer only on designated routes. Find out where BNSF ships.
- Check to see if BNSF serves your destination using our switching guides.
- Special exceptions exist for freight moving interline. Use our routing guides for moving freight to the CSX, Canadian Pacific, and Canadian National railroads.
- Customers desiring to ship in unit train service must comply with the Unit Train Operation Guidelines. Please note, in order to take advantage of our Unit Train service, you must own or lease your equipment.
Not Rail Served?
- If you are not directly served by a railroad and need delivery by truck, consider using one of our premier transloaders or BNSF Logistics.
- You can also work with our Economic Development team to establish or expand your next site. Talk to us today!
Tank Cars
Tank Car Overview from Wikipedia
Private Equipment Policy
If you own your own equipment and plan to ship it on BNSF Railway, your equipment must be registered via the OT5 process that is administered by Railinc. To register, you will need your CIF number, proper UMLER information and the car numbers to be registered. For more information, please contact BNSF Private Equipment Management Team.
Helpful Links
Loading Origin Guarantees
Shippers have the ability to guarantee equipment supply through BNSF's Loading Origins Guarantee (LOGs) program. See more information on the LOGs program.
- Carload Reference Guide
- Carload At A Glance Guide
- Standard Carload Policies are under BNSF 6100-A
- Loading & Shipment Safety
- Extended Equipment Use and Services
- Weight Restriction Maps
- Oversized Shipments Reference Guide
- Oversized FAQs
- Approved Interchange Points for positive handoff of TIH/PIH commodities
- Hazardous Waste Manifest
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| Area | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Fertilizers and oil seeds | Al Vergin General Director |
Tel: 817-867-6730 Fax: 817-352-7934 |
| Fertilizers | Larry Rankin Director |
Tel: 817-867-6065 Fax: 817-352-7934 |
| Miles Beard Manager |
Tel: 817-867-6064 Fax: 817-352-7934 (Commodities) |
|
| Randal Boss Manager |
Tel: 817-867-6123 Fax: 817-352-7934 (Commodities) |
|
| Roger Nash Manager, Commercial Development |
Tel: 817-867-6216 Fax: 817-352-7934 |
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