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Railcar Leasing
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Railcar Leasing

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Streamline your transportation operations with our comprehensive locomotive leasing services.

Whether you’re transporting raw materials or finished products, our partners offer a wide range of railcar fleets that cater to your specific needs, providing flexible terms and top-notch maintenance support.

Our modern fleet, coupled with flexible leasing terms, empowers your business to optimize costs and enhance supply chain performance. Choose reliability, choose sustainability, choose versatility with CRMS – one of the largest railcar leasing companies today!

We also facilitate selling and purchase of railcars.

What We Offer

CRMS is a leading railcar leasing service provider. We offer businesses access to a wide range of railcar fleets from our partners without the upfront cost of purchasing them outright.
Access to Railcars

Our partners offer access to a range of railcar types suitable for various cargo needs, including hopper cars, tank cars, boxcars, flatcars, and more.

Flexibility

Our leasing agreements offer flexibility in terms of lease duration, allowing businesses to adjust their fleet size according to demand fluctuations without being tied down to long-term commitments.

Maintenance and Service

Our fully customizable lease agreements could include maintenance services, ensuring that your railcars are in optimal condition for safe and efficient operation. Our railcar lease maintenance involves regular inspections, repairs, and upkeep of the leased railcars.

Logistical Support

Depending on your need, our agreements can include additional logistical support, such as assistance with routing, scheduling, and tracking shipments, to help optimize the transportation process.

What We Offer

CRMS is a leading railcar leasing service provider. We offer businesses access to a wide range of railcar fleets from our partners without the upfront cost of purchasing them outright.

Access to Railcars

Our partners offer access to a range of railcar types suitable for various cargo needs, including hopper cars, tank cars, boxcars, flatcars, and more.

Flexibility

Our leasing agreements offer flexibility in terms of lease duration, allowing businesses to adjust their fleet size according to demand fluctuations without being tied down to long-term commitments.

Maintenance and Service

Our fully customizable lease agreements include maintenance services, ensuring that your railcars are in optimal condition for safe and efficient operation. Our railcar lease maintenance involves regular inspections, repairs, and upkeep of the leased railcars.

Customization

Our fully customizable lease agreements include maintenance services, ensuring that your railcars are in optimal condition for safe and efficient operation. Our railcar lease maintenance involves regular inspections, repairs, and upkeep of the leased railcars.

Logistical Support
Depending on your need, our agreements can include additional logistical support, such as assistance with routing, scheduling, and tracking shipments, to help optimize the transportation process.

How Does Railcar Leasing Work:

A typical railcar leasing project at CRMS works through a contractual agreement, between our leasing company, and your business who is in need of rail transportation services.

Here’s how it typically works:
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Assessment / Evaluation & Agreement / Execution

Once you identify your transportation needs (e.g. type and quantity of goods to be transported, the frequency of shipments, specific requirements for railcar types etc.) and reach out to us, we’ll evaluate your requirement with our partners carefully and send you our tailor-made lease agreement which will include lease duration, lease rates, maintenance provisions, customization options, and any other relevant terms and conditions. The agreement will outline the rights and responsibilities of each party, including payment terms, maintenance obligations, insurance requirements, and termination clauses. Upon reaching an agreement, both parties sign the lease contract.

Delivery of Railcars
Leased railcars will be delivered to the designated rail yard or loading facility specified by you. Railcars are typically inspected to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards before being put into service.
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Utilization of Railcars
You’ll utilize our leased railcars to transport goods along rail networks according to your transportation needs and schedules. Railcar storage can be arranged directly with us if necessary at any point during your lease. Our team can also propose subleasing opportunities if your contract terms allow for it.
Maintenance and Services
If per the agreement, maintenance and servicing for the leased railcars will be arranged to ensure your fleet remains in optimal operating condition. Typical maintenance services can cover routine inspections, repairs, and other upkeep as needed.
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Lease Renewal or Termination
At the end of the lease term you desire to keep utilizing your fleet, you may choose to renew the lease agreement or negotiate new terms. Alternatively, if you no longer require the railcars, you may terminate the lease agreement according to the terms specified in the contract. If your contract requires a return of clean railcars, you can coordinate with us directly to arrange cleaning.

How Does Railcar Leasing Work:

A typical railcar leasing project at CRMS works through a contractual agreement, between our leasing company, and your business who is in need of rail transportation services.

Here’s how it typically works:
1
Assessment / Evaluation & Agreement / Execution

Once you identify your transportation needs (e.g. type and quantity of goods to be transported, the frequency of shipments, specific requirements for railcar types etc.) and reach out to us, we’ll evaluate your requirement with our partners carefully and send you our tailor-made lease agreement which will include lease duration, lease rates, maintenance provisions, customization options, and any other relevant terms and conditions. The agreement will outline the rights and responsibilities of each party, including payment terms, maintenance obligations, insurance requirements, and termination clauses. Upon reaching an agreement, both parties sign the lease contract.

Delivery of Railcars
Leased railcars will be delivered to the designated rail yard or loading facility specified by you. Railcars are typically inspected to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards before being put into service.
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Utilization of Railcars
You’ll utilize our leased railcars to transport goods along rail networks according to your transportation needs and schedules. Railcar storage can be arranged directly with us if necessary at any point during your lease. Our team can also propose subleasing opportunities if your contract terms allow for it.
Maintenance and Services
If per the agreement, maintenance and servicing for the leased railcars will be arranged to ensure your fleet remains in optimal operating condition. Typical maintenance services can cover routine inspections, repairs, and other upkeep as needed.
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Lease Renewal or Termination
At the end of the lease term you desire to keep utilizing your fleet, you may choose to renew the lease agreement or negotiate new terms. Alternatively, if you no longer require the railcars, you may terminate the lease agreement according to the terms specified in the contract. If your contract requires a return of clean railcars, you can coordinate with us directly to arrange cleaning.

Why CRMS

CRMS is a one-stop solution provider for railcar leasing in the United States.

Our railcar leasing arm specialize in the sale and procurement of railroad equipment, services, and other rail related businesses. Our team has an extensive network in the railcar leasing market to find you the connections you need, and we’ll walk you through the entire process of the agreement.

When you work with us on railcar leasing, buying or selling, you’ll have complete peace of mind. We are specialized railcar leasing service providers and our solutions come with the following unique advantages.

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Personalized Services

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Dedicated Sales Team

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Variety of Car Types

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Comprehensive Marketing Strategies

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100% Confidentiality

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Win-Win Relationships

Interested in Railcar Leasing Services?

Do you have a railcar leasing requirement and are interested in discussing more?

Reach out to us for a no-obligation quote.
773-244-8340
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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!