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SMS Rail Lines

SMS is a one-stop provider of rail distribution and logistics services to businesses, both domestically and globally. We provide 24/7/365 on-demand, switching, transloading and trucking services at properties that are 286K and Plate F capable.

Transloading & Depot

SMS provides reliable and top-rated transloading and logistics services, ensuring swift and secure transportation of your goods.

expanded capacity

Railcar Storage

Many SMS locations have extra track capacity for short- and long-term storage of railcars of all types, loaded, empty, hazardous or non-hazardous.

Rail Infrastructure

SMS provides a full menu of cost effective and FRA compliant infrastructure construction, rehabilitation, and inspection services.

Lumber & Truck Brokerage

SMS has the warehousing and trucking services necessary to close the loop between rail and destination, even when the destination is not rail-served.

Transloading & Depot

SMS provides reliable and top-rated transloading and logistics services, ensuring swift and secure transportation of your goods.

Rail Infrastructure

SMS provides a full menu of cost effective and FRA compliant infrastructure construction, rehabilitation, and inspection services.

expanded capacity

Railcar Storage

Many SMS locations have extra track capacity for short- and long-term storage of railcars of all types, loaded, empty, hazardous or non-hazardous.

Lumber & Truck Brokerage

SMS has the warehousing and trucking services necessary to close the loop between rail and destination, even when the destination is not rail-served.

To report a railroad emergency, call 888-840-1228

Why Work with Us

SMS is a family-owned company dedicated to delivering customized logistics solutions to its world-wide customer base. Since its founding in December of 1993, SMS has maintained its pragmatic, grass roots approach to doing business, while continuing to employ innovative thought processes and work systems designed to maximize safety, efficiency and flexibility in meeting or exceeding a client’s desired outcome.

SMS buys locally whenever possible and is proud to support charities engrained in the communities in which it does business, such as 3 Hands of Hope and Rescue 22. Through its newest division, the Woodstown Central passenger excursion operation, it will showcase the beauty of Salem County, NJ and hopes to make Salem County a destination for tourism and family fun.

Proudly Recognized for Rail Excellence

We are proud to share that we have been formally recognized by the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly with a Joint Legislative Resolution honoring our company’s service, safety record, and long-standing commitment to New Jersey’s rail network.

This acknowledgment reflects the dedication of our entire team, whose expertise and work ethic have shaped SMS Rail into the company it is today. We are grateful to the Salem County Chamber of Commerce for their nomination and to all our customers, partners, and community members who continue to support our mission.

SMS Rail Wins 2025 Jake Award with Distinction

We’re proud to announce that SMS Rail has once again been honored with the Jake Award with Distinction, a prestigious safety recognition presented by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). The 2025 certificate recognizes SMS Rail Service Inc. for achieving a perfect safety record with no reportable injuries.

This award celebrates outstanding safety performance and is named after Lowell S. “Jake” Jacobson, the former president and general manager of the Copper Basin Railway. His commitment to safety helped inspire an industry-wide program recognizing short line and regional railroads for strong safety records.

To receive this honor, railroads must achieve an injury frequency rate better than the industry average. The “with Distinction” recognition is reserved for railroads that report zero injuries across the year.

This achievement reflects our team’s continued dedication to operating safely, responsibly, and with excellence every day. We are proud of the work we do, grateful for our team’s commitment, and honored to be recognized for another injury-free year.

SMS Success Stories

I just wanted to say thanks again for helping us out with the Cereclor. I also wanted to mention I met your driver, Billy, this morning. Super nice, dedicated, helpful guy with a “git’ ‘er done” attitude. Two thumbs up!

Doug Prater, C.P.M.

Supply Chain Director / Hangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc.

One of the other managers that was covering the NSBT facility for me when I was on paternity leave said that he absolutely loved working with Cynthia and Tiffany. So, I wanted to provide that great feedback. Additionally, he stated “Honestly i'd love to look at their costs compared to other sites and see if we can send more transloading to them” due to how professional and efficient they are.

Hunter Smith

Logistics Coordinator / Afton Chemical

Tiffany, you guys run the best rail operation we’ve ever dealt with!

Nick

Blue Tide Environmental

Locations

NEW JERSEY

• Pureland Branch, Bridgeport (Headquarters and Shop)
• Salem Branch, Swedesboro to Salem
• Westville Branch, Eagle Point Tank Farm
• Deepwater Branch, Chemours Chambers Works

PENNSYLVANIA

Penn Warner Branch, Morrisville

NEW YORK

• Northeastern Industrial Branch, Guilderland Center (Albany)
• Waterford Branch, MPM Performance Products
• Ft. Edward Branch, Glens Falls

Investing in the Future

SMS Rail is proud to announce the purchase of a brand-new, American-made Taylor XRS-9972 reach stacker. With a 101,000-lb capacity, this state-of-the-art container handler enhances our efficiency, safety, and commitment to delivering top-tier intermodal solutions. We’re building for tomorrow—starting today.