RTEX is a family-owned railcar leasing and sales brokerage with 30+ years of industry relationships. We offer freight cars and locomotives for lease or purchase across North America — and when we do not have what you need in active inventory, we source it. Whether you call it leasing or renting, we structure the arrangement to fit your operation.
Whether you are a shipper looking to lease bulk commodity cars, a short line needing locomotive support, or an operator looking to buy or sell equipment — RTEX brings the expertise, network, and flexibility to get the deal done. Every transaction is handled by a principal with the authority to make decisions on the spot.
Covered hoppers, open-top hoppers, gondolas, flatcars, tank cars, and boxcars. Multiple GRL ratings and configurations. Leased and sold across North America for bulk commodity movements.
Switchers, general purpose, and high-HP road units. RTEX sources locomotives across all horsepower classes for short lines, regionals, and industrial operators.
Modified full-service and net lease structures available. Terms structured around your operating cycle — from short-term sub-leases to multi-year agreements. We walk you through the trade-offs before recommending a structure.
Explore Lease Structures →Looking to buy or sell railcars or locomotives? RTEX is extremely well-connected within the rail industry. We help buyers find equipment and help sellers find qualified buyers — with real decisions made by a principal.
Contact Us →Do not see what you need in our active inventory? Tell us the car type, GRL rating, quantity, and timing — and we will source it through our network of owners, shippers, and industry contacts.
Submit a Request →RTEX has experience placing equipment for a wide range of bulk and general freight commodities:
Our team typically responds within one business day. Every inquiry is handled by a principal — not a call center.
Railcar leasing lets you use freight cars or locomotives for a set term and rate instead of buying them outright. It preserves capital and, with a full-service lease, shifts maintenance and compliance to the lessor. RTEX leases railcars across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Covered hoppers, open-top hoppers, gondolas, boxcars, flatcars, tank cars, and locomotives across all horsepower classes. If it is not in our active inventory, we will source it through our network.
With a full-service lease, RTEX manages maintenance, repairs, and regulatory compliance. With a net lease, you handle day-to-day maintenance in exchange for a lower rate. We walk you through the trade-offs before recommending one.
Yes. RTEX serves customers throughout North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Absolutely. We are a lessor, a dealer, and a broker: we lease equipment, help buyers and sellers, and source specific cars on request. Tell us the car type, GRL rating, quantity, and timing.
Click Get a Quote, email sales@rtexrail.com, or call 904-241-4176 with your commodity, lane, and approximate volume and we will follow up quickly.