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What is Transloading

Transloading is a shipping term that refers to the unique process of transferring a shipment from one mode of transportation to another while en route to the ultimate destination.

1st Facility:

Shipment is loaded onto railcar.

2nd Method of Transit:

Transportation via Train.

2nd Transload Facility

Shipment is transferred from train to truck.

Destination:

Truck completes delivery to final destination.

Products that can be transloaded include:

Construction Materials: Lumber, Pipe, Rebar, Brick, Stone, Sheetrock, Heavy Machinery
Bulk Products: Salt, Plastics, Sand, Minerals, Grain, and Fly Ash
Household Items: Small Appliances, General Merchandise, Boxes

Feel free to inquire about specific commodities

Benefits of Transloading

- A Single railcar can carry 3 to 4 truckloads of goods
- Ship heavier and larger loads, while saving money
- Saves on Fuel and Maintenance Fees
- Bypass Tolls and Load Fees
- All this leads to lower transportation cost

Service Regions

MTL serves the high traffic areas of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, all the way into New England. We are near the major corridors of Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and New Jersey.

We work with all our customers to make sure their products are delivered to the location best suited for their needs. If you have a specific location needing serviced, then we can help.

About Us

MTL is a rail to truck reloading/transload facility in the heart of Maryland, serving the high traffic areas of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, all the way into New England. Our prime location near major routes and highways, makes it easy for our customers to have items off loaded and delivered to the locations needed. Our facility has over five acres of yard to organize and store customer’s products, while managing customer’s inventories and logistics.