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Recent Projects

With a relationship first approach, our dedicated team of knowledgeable and invested employees are committed to helping our customers across North America find effective rail solutions. CRMS fosters long-term relationships with all our customers and partners, and we are the best in the railcar services industry to provide win/win/win relationships.

Railcar Subleasing for an Energy/Petroleum Car Owner

In July 2023, CRMS facilitated a successful negotiation between a major Energy/Petroleum conglomerate, holding a significant inventory of railcars valued at over $64 billion, and a liquid energy corporation worth $3 billion, facing a shortage of railcars. The agreement concluded with the purchase of 200 tank cars for $4 million. This transaction efficiently addressed the needs of both parties, aligning surplus railcar capacity with a demand for transportation assets, facilitating smooth operations in the energy sector.

On-site Railcar Cleaning project with a dismantling company in Kansas

In May 2023, we initiated a collaboration with a dismantling company based in Kansas, assuming the role of their on-site railcar cleaning service provider. Over the course of our partnership, we’ve cultivated a diverse clientele at this location. Noteworthy among these are ongoing contracts, such as an end-of-life railcar cleaning initiative tailored for one of the world’s leading railcar proprietors.

Additionally, we’ve established a specialized maintenance regimen catering to the stringent requirements of a renewables company. This program encompasses the meticulous cleaning and maintenance of 100 railcars utilized in transporting pure grain products, adhering to kosher standards. Our endeavors underscore our commitment to delivering tailored solutions and fostering enduring partnerships within the railcar industry.

Built-to-suit Transloading

One of the largest energy companies in the country, valued at $50 billion, inquired on a truck to rail transloading needed in Indiana. Although we did not have an existing facility to meet the requirement, we promptly collaborated with one of our trusted railcar storage locations from our network of over 400+ sites to create a new transloading site in a prime location that suited their needs. Our sister company, Tactical Cleaning Acquisition, has successfully established their operations on-site and are actively transloading butane pressure cars for this ongoing program since January 2024, with over 100 railcars to start.

Railcar Storage Kentucky

A prominent railcar proprietor approached us seeking to store 400 railcars in Kentucky temporarily. The objective was to securely house idle railcars until they could be reintegrated into service. After adept negotiations, we secured a one-year track lease covering a 15-mile span, with flexible cherry-picking options. This arrangement facilitated the storage of both flatcars and boxcars at a trusted railcar storage facility among our partners.

Railcar Subleasing for an Energy/Petroleum Car Owner

In July 2023, CRMS facilitated a successful negotiation between a major Energy/Petroleum conglomerate, holding a significant inventory of railcars valued at over $64 billion, and a liquid energy corporation worth $3 billion, facing a shortage of railcars. The agreement concluded with the purchase of 200 tank cars for $4 million. This transaction efficiently addressed the needs of both parties, aligning surplus railcar capacity with a demand for transportation assets, facilitating smooth operations in the energy sector.

On-site Railcar Cleaning project with a dismantling company in Kansas

In May 2023, we initiated a collaboration with a dismantling company based in Kansas, assuming the role of their on-site railcar cleaning service provider. Over the course of our partnership, we’ve cultivated a diverse clientele at this location. Noteworthy among these are ongoing contracts, such as an end-of-life railcar cleaning initiative tailored for one of the world’s leading railcar proprietors.

Additionally, we’ve established a specialized maintenance regimen catering to the stringent requirements of a renewables company. This program encompasses the meticulous cleaning and maintenance of 100 railcars utilized in transporting pure grain products, adhering to kosher standards. Our endeavors underscore our commitment to delivering tailored solutions and fostering enduring partnerships within the railcar industry.

Built-to-suit Transloading

One of the largest energy companies in the country, valued at $50 billion, inquired on a truck to rail transloading needed in Indiana. Although we did not have an existing facility to meet the requirement, we promptly collaborated with one of our trusted railcar storage locations from our network of over 400+ sites to create a new transloading site in a prime location that suited their needs. Our sister company, Tactical Cleaning Acquisition, has successfully established their operations on-site and are actively transloading butane pressure cars for this ongoing program since January 2024, with over 100 railcars to start.

Built-to-suit Transloading

One of the largest energy companies in the country, valued at $50 billion, inquired on a truck to rail transloading needed in Indiana. Although we did not have an existing facility to meet the requirement, we promptly collaborated with one of our trusted railcar storage locations from our network of over 400+ sites to create a new transloading site in a prime location that suited their needs. Our sister company, Tactical Cleaning Acquisition, has successfully established their operations on-site and are actively transloading butane pressure cars for this ongoing program since January 2024, with over 100 railcars to start.
“The CRMS team has displayed remarkable expertise with all our railcar storage and cleaning requests. They were always prompt to help when a need arises while keeping our budgets in mind.”
Heather Darrow,
Fleet Manager
“CRMS has proven to be a go to for all our railcar projects. They are easy to work with and clearly have a strong knowledge of the industry. It’s been a pleasure working with them.”
Joseph Maupin,
Logistics Coordinator
“The best in the business! We often come to the CRMS team with urgent requests as our fleet needs can be unexpected at times, and our dedicated rep always has a solution for us. Look no further for your rail needs!”
Michelle Sturm,
Rail Supply Director
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Nirveek Ghosh

Nirveek has a MBA degree in Marketing and brings in over 15 years of experience in global business, project management, consulting sales and digital marketing.

He works with the marketing department to manage the brand and marketing initiatives (manage website content and social media, blog, marketing collaterals, newsletter campaigns, search engine optimization etc.) and execute CRMS’s overall marketing strategy.

Nirveek has 6+ years of experience driving organic marketing campaigns across diverse industries. He is an avid fan of Manchester United and follows the EPL closely. During his leisure time he enjoys cycling and swimming.

Barb Ortyl

Barb brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Rail industry. She spent 19 of those years at GATX Rail in various Operations and Administrative roles. She followed the footsteps of her father who also worked for GATX and is now retired. She feels very fortunate to have worked for and with some of the best people in the industry and is grateful to be able to continue to do so.

Barb enjoys learning new things and putting that knowledge to good use. She loves digging in and finding ways to improve processes and creating “fancy” reports and dashboards. She has a genuine interest in helping others whenever and wherever she can.

In her free time, Barb enjoys spending time with her husband and adult twin daughters, as well as her furry co-working felines – Edith and Vinny.

Ashley Torres

Ashley Torres is the marketing director, focusing on web design, backend tech support, the creation of multimedia marketing material and marketig strategy. She holds a Bachelors of Science in IT and Technical Programming from Northeastern University. In her spare time, Ashley is an ardent baker, intermediate powerlifter, and nurtures a slightly abnormal obsession with dogs.

Claudia Escriba

A lifelong Chicagoan, Claudia Hernandez has an extensive background in accounting, management, and organization. She is certified in Information Processing Technology, and is currently earning her Bachelors of Science. Claudia is faith and family driven, loves her Yorkie, and collects inspirational quotes: “If sharing your dreams with people don’t make them at least giggle, then the dream isn’t big enough!”

Claudia Donato

Claudia Donato is an accountant and organization extraordinaire, taking out her workaholic tendencies on the main Chicago office. Outside of work Claudia is a sleep and exercise addict who enjoys urban exploration and dedicated community building.

Jennifer Van Horn

Jenifer Van Horn is renowned for her attentive listening skills and creative problem solving abilities. Her specialties include strategic relationship and partnership building within the rail industry, and finding common ground through tact and diplomacy. Jenifer is always striving for win-win-win outcomes.

Carlotta Gonzalez

Carlotta Gonzalez entered the rail industry in 2013 and has no intention of leaving! She’s developed a great understanding of BRC creation and railcar tracing technologies in addition to managing stenciling & reflecting programs. Carlotta’s family acts as constant inspiration, and in her spare time she loves nothing more than conversation over dinner, bonfires, and watching movies with her husband and their children.

Margaret Ebert

With decades of experience in operations, sales service, and support, Margaret Ebert provides essential insight into the day-to-day needs and logistics associated with railcar ownership, management, and maintenance. Her diverse set of expertise allows her to work successfully within tight deadlines.

She has been recognized and acknowledged for demonstrating an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and possessing exceptional communication skills. Margaret is an animal rescuer and has never lived in an abandoned caboose, though she aspires to.

Jeremy LeBeau

As personable as he is professional, Jeremy Lebeau is an indispensable member of the CRMS Sales Team. Jeremy is solutions oriented, and utilizes his exemplary knowledge of the rail industry to continually exceed customer expectations.

Ben Hines

Ben Hines holds a BA in Finance and Accounting from Western Michigan University, and has pulled his weight as a CRMS team member since 2011. Ben lives in Conifer, Colorado, where he enjoys a multitude of outdoor sports, especially whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and soccer.

Matthew Berberich

Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to Fort Worth, Texas in late 2012. Shortly after calling Texas home Matthew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as an electrical engineer. Throughout his active-duty career he was stationed in Japan, California, Guam, and Australia. Today, he continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve out of Waco, Texas. Matthew graduated from college with a degree in Supply Chain Management and professional selling while attending the University of North Texas.

Upon completion of school, he was hired by Trinity Industries where he began his career in industry as a Fleet Maintenance Planner. Matthew is married to his wife Caitlyn of 7 years and this past May they welcomed their first child Olivia. In Matthew’s free time he enjoys Golf, Skiing, Hunting, Sporting Clays, and spending time with his new little one A natural ‘Gear Head’ at heart, Nick enjoys switching through the gears on an open highway…Responsibly of course!