Scrap Processing
Full dismantling and scrap management. 80+ car capacity. Same-day valuation reports. Indexed pricing.
Learn More: Scrap ProcessingMidwest | Rail Lines: CSX
About This Location
CRMS's Defiance, Ohio facility specializes in railcar scrap processing — one of the most operationally specific services in the network. With 80+ car on-site capacity, custom processing options, and same-day valuation reports, Defiance is set up to give shippers a fast, transparent view of the recovery value in their retired fleet.
Indexed pricing and preferred customer terms make Defiance particularly attractive for operators managing fleet transitions or end-of-life cars. Cleaning is also available for cars entering or exiting the scrap process.
The Midwest is the backbone of America's freight rail network, and CRMS has deep roots here. With 9 facilities spanning Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, our Midwest footprint offers cleaning, repair, storage, scrap, and transloading across the region's most active corridors — served by BNSF, CSX, UP, CN, and CIWR.
Services Available at This Location
CRMS delivers practical execution through one team, with service scope adjusted to the needs of each customer and commodity profile.
Railcar Cleaning
Pre-scrap and general cleaning for cars entering the processing cycle.
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Railroad access
3 cars
On-site car spots
Full-service
Cleaning, storage, transloading & more
What Customers Say
“Same-day valuation reports changed how we manage end-of-life fleet decisions. We know what a car is worth before we've committed to processing it.”
— Asset Manager, National Tank Car Lessor
“Defiance specializes in scrap and it shows. The team knows what they're doing, the pricing is indexed and transparent, and cars move through quickly.”
— Fleet Transition Manager, Midwest Chemical Shipper
Direct Coordination
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