Platform capabilities

What you can do on the platform—list, search, connect, and manage in one place.

Platform capabilities

What you can do on the platform. Storage, transload, rail services, and real estate—list, search, connect, and manage in one place.

Company & Location Management

Create and manage your company profile with complete location, service, and contact details.

  • Company registration
  • Service type configuration
  • Contact information management

Service Listings

Post rail storage, transload, and rail services with three visibility tiers: Basic, Standard, and Premium.

  • Multiple service types
  • Tiered pricing options
  • Public visibility control

Premium Analytics

Track listing performance, view statistics, and monitor engagement with Premium tier listings.

Know how many shippers viewed your listing—see who's looking so you can follow up.

  • Listing view statistics
  • Performance tracking
  • Engagement metrics

Direct Messaging

Built-in messaging system for service providers and shippers to communicate directly about services.

One thread per opportunity—no lost emails, no gatekeepers.

  • Service provider-shipper conversations
  • Message history
  • Conversation threading

Advanced Search

Search and filter rail services by location, service type, service provider details, and availability.

  • Location-based search
  • Service type filters
  • Detailed service provider browsing

Favorites System

Save and organize your favorite service providers and services for quick access and future reference.

  • Save favorite service providers
  • Quick access dashboard
  • Organize saved services

Team Management

Manage company profiles, user roles, and team access permissions across multiple locations.

  • User role management
  • Company profile control
  • Multi-location access

Unified Dashboard

Central dashboard for managing your locations, listings, messages, and account settings.

  • All-in-one control panel
  • Quick navigation
  • Activity overview

Listing Management

Create, edit, and manage multiple service listings with different pricing tiers and visibility settings.

  • Multiple listing creation
  • Tier management
  • Edit and update listings

See orders. Connect. One place.

Instant booking to automated billing. Every railcar order. Visible, connected.

FastTrack™ Instant Booking

Submit storage bookings in one click at real-time rates. Service providers approve per their pre-configured rules—no rail cars without their approval. Fast workflow, you stay in control.

Book in minutes, not weeks—when both sides are set up, capacity moves at rail speed.

  • One-click submission
  • Automated approval per facility rules
  • Streamlined booking process

Direct Order Management

Full self-service railcar tracking for direct orders. Manage shipping, arrival, release, and departure in one place.

  • Complete lifecycle management
  • Self-service status transitions
  • Flexible document requirements

Real-Time Railcar Tracking

Kanban-style interface for tracking railcars through their entire lifecycle with real-time status updates.

  • Visual status management
  • Real-time updates
  • Activity history tracking

Automated Billing & Invoicing

Automated period-based billing, dynamic pricing, and transparent charge breakdowns. Know what you owe and what you're owed—no surprises.

  • Period-based calculations
  • Automated billing cycles
  • Complete audit trails

Multiple Order Types

Support for bid, book, broker, and direct orders with type-specific workflows and requirements.

  • Bid negotiations
  • Instant booking
  • Broker order management
  • Direct order management

Document Management

Upload and manage Bills of Lading, SDS files, and other order documents with optional requirements for peer-to-peer orders.

  • BOL upload and storage
  • Safety data sheets
  • Document versioning
  • Flexible requirements

Built for Insight. Ready for What's Next.

Behavioral & Market Data — Coming Into Focus

As users interact across the platform, SIDINGS™ captures data on views, searches, and activity — unlocking powerful insights into market demand, service provider performance, and emerging trends.

SIDINGS™ is more than a directory — it's the foundation for the rail industry's data layer.

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Listing Analytics (Premium)

See what's getting attention — and what's not. Track views, engagement, and performance of your services.

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Search Behavior

Understand what buyers are looking for. Identify market demand patterns and trending service types.

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Future-Ready API

Our backend is built to integrate with ERPs, TMS, and more. Ready for whatever systems you use.

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