Omaha TransLoading
A BNSF-served bulk transloading facility moving dry and liquid commodities between rail and truck — efficiently, reliably, and built on two decades of doing it right.
Bulk transloading, done right
We transfer bulk commodities between rail and truck — loading and unloading railcars for shippers who need product moved efficiently and economically between the two modes. Dry or liquid, we build a program around your product and your volume.
The right site, the right equipment, the right team
Direct Class I rail
Served directly by BNSF — avoiding the added handling and fees of short-line routing. We're a current BNSF Premier Transload Partner.
Strategic Omaha location
Adjacent to downtown Omaha, minutes from I-80 and I-29, in a central, well-connected position in a major rail market.
Dry & liquid capability
Pumps, compressors, augers, conveyors and a steam generator on hand for a wide range of bulk products.
Secured, certified site
A fully fenced and lighted yard with 24-hour video surveillance, plus a state-certified truck scale on-site.
Need product moved between rail and truck?
Tell us your commodity and volume, and we'll build a transloading program that fits.
A family business built on service
Two decades of moving bulk commodities for shippers across the Midwest.
Continuity, top to bottom
Omaha TransLoading is a family business that started in 2006. Steve Braithwaite and his sons have a rich history of business experience that began in the demolition industry — and the critical-thinking skills gained through those years have been among the most valuable keys to the company’s success.
Another key is an unwavering dedication to serving the client as the most important aspect of being in business. That dedication shows in the firm’s steady growth through changing economic conditions.
Built to be the reliable choice
Reliable by experience
We’ve grown by being dependable and by creating solutions that are both efficient and cost-effective for our clients.
Tailored programs
Because every client’s product and volume is different, we take the time to understand yours first — then build a transloading program around it.
Cost savings, passed along
Efficiencies built into our processes have produced continual cost savings — savings we pass along to clients across every product line and every market we serve.
Always equipped
We’re never caught short on the proper equipment, with a full material-handling fleet ready for nearly any bulk need.
Proud to work with BNSF every day
As a BNSF Premier Transload Partner, Omaha TransLoading belongs to a select group recognized for service that’s consistently above and beyond the norm. By focusing on quality relationships with both the railroad and our clients, we provide value-added services that help our clients be more profitable.
Being served directly by a Class I carrier means our clients avoid the added fees and handling that come with short-line routing — a real, ongoing cost advantage.
Let’s talk about your product
Whatever you’re moving, we’ll figure out how to move it safely, efficiently, and economically.
Bulk Transloading
Dry and liquid bulk commodities, transferred between rail and truck with the right equipment and the right people.
The capacity to handle dry and liquid bulk
Omaha TransLoading has the specialized equipment, experience and capacity to service a wide range of bulk commodities across food-grade, agricultural, chemical, and industrial categories.
With 80+ railcar spots across multiple tracks — including four covered spots and two in-ground under-track pits for bottom-unloading railcars — we can position and service cars with flexibility.
A partial list of what we can process
Bulk commodities handled at the Omaha facility
- Aggregate
- Agricultural Products
- Beef Tallows
- Chemical Products
- Clay Soil Products
- Corn Oil
- Flour
- Gypsum
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Lime
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Plastics
- Potassium Chloride
- Processed Water
- Resin Coated Sand
- Salt
- Wheat Gluten
- Dried Distiller’s Grain (DDG’s)
If your commodity isn’t listed, contact us and we’ll review the SDS to see how we can work with your product to satisfy your needs.
Never caught without the right equipment
Material-handling fleet
Railcar mover for in-yard railcar positioning, rubber-tire loader, full-size and mini excavators, and a skid-steer loader.
Dry & liquid handling
Multiple pumps, compressors, augers, conveyors and a steam generator on hand for a wide range of products.
State-certified truck scale
Weigh outbound loads on-site for weight-compliant trucks — without sending them off-property.
Secured yard
Fully fenced and lighted, with 24-hour video surveillance protecting your product while it’s with us.
Container transloading, when you need it
In addition to our core bulk work, we handle container transloading on an occasional basis — another option when it fits the job. Talk to us about your shipment and we’ll let you know how we can help.
Ready to move your commodity?
Tell us what you’re shipping and how much of it, and we’ll build the right program.
Get in touch
Tell us your commodity and volume, and we’ll build a transloading program that fits your needs.
Truck routes
Designated routes keep loads on approved streets to and from 120 Hickory Street. Follow the one that matches your approach.
From I-80
Take exit 454 (13th Street) and head north on 13th to Pacific Street. Midwest Tire will be on your left, the main post office on your right. Turn right (east) onto Pacific and follow it to 6th Street. Follow the curve to the right until you reach a stop sign. Turn left at the stop sign and proceed down the hill. About 100 feet past the railroad bridge, turn right onto 4th Street (at the 4th and Pierce intersection). Follow 4th around to the end of the paved street, then turn right onto Poppleton at 3rd. Continue down the dirt road until you reach the stop sign at 3rd and Hickory — our scale will be directly ahead. Pull onto the scale and scale in.
From I-29
Take the 10th Street / Dodge Street exit and go west to 14th Street. Turn left onto 14th and head south to Leavenworth Street. Turn left onto Leavenworth and continue to 13th Street. Turn right onto 13th and head south to Pacific Street. Midwest Tire will be on your right, the main post office on your left. Turn left (east) onto Pacific and take it to 6th Street. Follow the curve to the right until you reach a stop sign. Turn left onto Pierce Street and follow it just past the viaduct, where you’ll make an immediate right onto 4th Street. Follow 4th around to a dead-end. Turn right and follow the dirt road down to Hickory Street — our scale will be directly ahead. Pull onto the scale and scale in.
From I-480 / Downtown
Take exit 3 (14th Street) and head south on 14th to Leavenworth Street. Turn left onto Leavenworth and continue to 13th Street. Turn right onto 13th and head south to Pacific Street. Midwest Tire will be on your right, the main post office on your left. Turn left (east) onto Pacific and take it to 6th Street. Follow the curve to the right until you reach a stop sign. Turn left onto Pierce Street and follow it just past the viaduct, where you’ll make an immediate right onto 4th Street. Follow 4th around to a dead-end. Turn right and follow the dirt road down to Hickory Street — our scale will be directly ahead. Pull onto the scale and scale in.
What to have ready
A few details up front will help us scope your transloading needs and get you an accurate quote faster.
- Client contact information
- The commodity or product name
- Whether it’s a dry or liquid bulk product
- Approximate volume, or the number of railcars
- Private railcars or rail-controlled railcars
- Preferred method of transloading
- Your timing — and how often you’ll ship
- Origin and destination of the product
- Any special provisions required