News and Updates
RSI Ranked Among Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics
Press Release
RSI Logistics ranks among Top 100 Third Party Logistics (3Pl) Organizations for third consecutive year by transportation and logistics publication Inbound Logistics.
Trinity Industries Acquires RSI Logistics
Press Release
RSI Logistics, Inc. announces that it has been acquired by Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN), effective March 8th, 2023 for a purchase price of $70 million.
Transtar and RSI Logistics Strategic Partnership
Press Release
RSI Logistics, Inc. is excited to announcing a new strategic partnership with Transtar, LLC and its operating companies.
RSI and Madison Railroad Partner on Transloading
News Article
RSI Logistics, Inc., announces that it is partnering with Madison Railroad on a marketing campaign to promote the railroad’s new 22-acre rail-to-truck transload facility, which the railroad purchased in June and that RSI Logistics, Inc. will be operating.
R.J. Corman and RSI Strategic Partnership
Press Release
SI Logistics will collaborate on a marketing alliance by jointly promoting R. J. Corman’s Transload Connect, a new series of custom transloading solutions, as well as serve as its third-party operator at selected R. J. Corman Transload Connect sites.
Industry Memberships and Recognition
Service Organization Control (SOC) Certification
RSI understands that our customers value the reliability and security of our processes and systems. To ensure that we are meeting these goals, RSI uses independent auditors to verify the security, availability, and processing integrity of RSI’s systems. SSAE 18 audits (SOC 2) have been completed with no exceptions found. A copy of the most recent audit is available for customers and information about the audit process can be viewed on the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) website.
North America Freight Car Association
RSI is a member of the North America Freight Car Association (NAFCA). NAFCA currently has 37 members who collectively own or operate approximately 718,000 privately marked freight cars. It is an organization made up of private rail car owners, lessors, lessees, rail shippers, and entities that support the rail car industry. Its members provide the majority of private railcars used for freight rail transportation in North America. NAFCA is dedicated to promoting the safe, efficient and economical ownership and use of private railcars.
Transload Distribution Association (TDANA)
represents the interests of the transloading industry to business and political leaders; advance the technologies, offering, and standards of practitioners; and increase the visibility of our membership to all industries. TDANA works to position transloading — the process of transferring a shipment from one mode of transportation to the other — as the preferred method for the efficient distribution of product in the 21st century.
North American Rail Shippers Association
If news and discussion of reliable rail service are of vital interest to you, RSI encourages you to participate in one of NARS’ five regional associations. RSI regularly attends the regional meetings and is also an annual sponsor of the Midwest and the Southwest Association of Rail Shippers.
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
RSI is a supplier member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. RSI understands that having a strong relationship with North America’s short line rail entities is important to best serving our customers. Short line railroads provide competitive rail options and focus on delivering quality service, as well as providing bulk transloading and rail car storage options. RSI markets its Rail Impact to many North American short lines. Rail Impact is an application that combines a rail traffic database with a highly refined cost model. Rail stations, serving railroads, and switching status can be identified in seconds, as well as routes, miles, and carrier costs. In addition, benchmark rates are provided to assess customers’ rail rate competitiveness, and market data provides insight into new opportunities.
Blockchain in Transport Alliance
As part of our continued effort to remain out in front of upcoming technologies, RSI is a member of the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance. BiTA was formed by experienced tech and transportation executives to create a forum for the development of blockchain standards and education for the freight industry. BiTA’s goal is to bring together leading companies in the freight technology industries that have a vested interest in the development of blockchain technology.
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) is voluntary stewardship program for facilities that handle plastic materials. Administered jointly by The Plastics Industry Trade Association and the American Chemistry Council (ACC), OCS is designed to help facilities implement procedures to keep plastic materials out of our waterways and eliminate plastic pellet, flake and powder loss.
National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
RSI is a member of the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL). NITL is a proven leader in representing shipper’s interests, and is well positioned to engage all sectors of the industry to develop a modern, safe, and efficient freight transport system. League members are involved in advocacy, policy development, professional networking, education, and information about freight transportation. RSI and the NITL both seek to bring about workable approaches to difficult problems and advance solutions which will benefit shippers in the rail industry.
Top 100 Third Party Logistics Provider
RSI is a member of the Top 100 Third Party Logistics (3PL) Provider list. The list is comprised of 100 of the best organizations offering logistics, supply chain, and transportation solutions. Inbound Logistics, an information leader in supply chain and logistics management, determines the list each year. RSI has been represented on the list for two years in a row.
Products and Services
Rail Logistics Software
Track shipments in one place, manage your railcar fleet, automate reporting, and streamline your freight bill accounting.
Rail Logistics Services
Whether you need a complete full service solution or assistance with one aspect of your rail shipping, RSI has you covered.
Terminal Operations
RSI is a premier material handler, operating 20 facilities efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
ISO Tank Shipping
We offer door-to-door services for transporting bulk liquids in North America.
Automated exception reporting of the railcar tracking data makes it easy to identify and troubleshoot jeopardized shipments, thereby enabling you to provide better service to your stakeholders.
Receive notification of pending rate expirations. Tariff changes and fuel surcharges can be automatically updated.