Efficient Transloading Solutions for Your Business

What is transloading?

Transloading is the process of moving material from one form of transportation to another. In the case of Metro Transloading, we offer the service of moving material from rail to truck or vice versa. At Metro, we provide connections with UP and BNSF rail, the heavy equipment needed to load and unload, and storage space for later delivery. If you are interested in cutting transportation costs by utilizing rail, Metro will literally do the heavy lifting to make it happen. Fill our the form below to contact us and learn more!

Our Comprehensive Transloading Services

Rail to Truck Transloading

Efficiently transfer goods from rail to truck, ensuring seamless delivery to your final destination.

Truck to Rail Transloading

Optimize your supply chain with our truck to rail transloading services, enhancing your logistics efficiency.

Load Brokering

Our expert load brokering services ensure cost-effective and timely transportation solutions tailored to your needs.

High-Capacity Processing

We can process and deliver loads exceeding 70,000 lbs, ensuring maximum efficiency and capacity for your transportation needs.

Ideal Materials for Transloading

Why Metro Transloading?

The Metro Transloading facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, boasts 10 total acres, 3 rail spurs and limited weather-protected storage space. Here are a few more reasons to consider using Metro Transloading:

Personal relationships – you have direct contact with management personnel
Excellent customer service
Capability to process and deliver maximum loads (70,000 lbs +)
Open Switching: Able to receive both Union Pacific and BNSF railcars
Full fleet of trucks and trailers
Load brokering services also available

How Transloading Works

Transloading Testimonials

RLW has had a great experience while working side by side with Metro Group Inc. during the multiple phases of construction for the installation of the Deep Foundations required for the SLC International Airport redevelopment project. Metro Group Inc. has provided a great service handling over 5000 pieces of H-pile sections and Steel Pipe between 50ft‐90ft long, their [transloading] service has allowed a smooth transition between receiving the material at their yard and transporting the material to the project as needed. Some of the qualities we have seen during this project have been: Great customer service, Great communication, On‐time deliveries, and Great office and field staff.

Salt Lake City Southern Railroad (aka SL or Utah Railway) has an excellent working relationship with Metro Group, including clear, open and timely communication.

Metro Group has been a supplier to Kennecott Utah Copper since 1987. Metro Group provides grinding media transloading and delivery services to Kennecott’s integrated copper mining and refining operation located near Salt Lake City, UT. Metro Group has evolved with Kennecott’s business during the 34-year partnership. Throughout the partnership, Metro Group has maintained a strong focus on safety, to date, there have been no recordable accidents nor incidents involving Metro Group pertaining to the services provided to Kennecott. On behalf of Kennecott, I highly recommend Metro Group for their grinding media transloading and delivery services.

Open Switching: We accept shipments from both Union Pacific and BNSF

Contact Our Transloading Department

Are you ready to enhance your logistics with our expert transloading solutions? Fill out the form below to learn more about how we can optimize your shipping process. Our team is ready to assist you with personalized solutions tailored to your business needs.