Iowa short line rail freight. North America's reach.
Sixty miles of main line connecting Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, direct interchange with three Class I railroads, and rail freight services that give Iowa shippers access to the entire continental United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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Iowa's award-winning short line railroad for rail freight.
100 miles of track. Connections to the continent.
Your Iowa connection to North America.
One handoff. Three Class I railroads. Wherever they go, your freight goes.
Rail, truck, warehouse — we connect them all.
One partner for every mode.
Where CRANDIC Rail goes.
From the Iowa corridor to the entire continent.
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CRANDIC changes its fuel surcharge rate each month predicated on market conditions for fuel.
HDF Fuel Surcharge Status
Per CIC Mileage-Based Fuel Surcharge Tariff 9015, the current surcharge effective July 1, 2026 is $0.90 cents per mile. Pending any changes to the supporting data, the fuel surcharge scheduled to become effective August 1, 2026 is $0.76 cents per mile, based on the average price per gallon for Highway Diesel Fuel (HDF) for June 1, 2026.
| EFFECTIVE DATE | SURCHARGE AMOUNT | SURCHARGE STATUS | AVG. MO. HDF PRICE/GALLON | BASIS MONTH |
| 08/01/2026 | $0.76 | Active | $5.020 |
June 2026 |
| 09/01/2026 | $0.74 | Future | $4.955 | July 2026 |
| 10/01/2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Aug 2026 (MTD) |
If you need more information about the fuel surcharge or published rates or wish to receive an automated fuel surcharge update each month, please contact our Sales, Pricing and Contracts department at (319) 786-3656.
Historical HDF Fuel Surcharges
| MONTH | AMOUNT |
| Aug 2026 | $0.76 |
| July 2026 | $0.90 |
| June 2026 | $0.88 |
| May 2026 | $0.74 |
| Apr 2026 | $0.44 |
| Mar 2026 | $0.39 |
| Feb 2026 | $0.41 |
| Jan 2026 | $0.46 |
| Dec 2025 | $0.42 |
| Nov 2025 | $0.44 |
If you need more information about the fuel surcharge or published rates or wish to receive an automated fuel surcharge update each month, please contact our Sales, Pricing and Contracts department at (319) 786-3656.
Please select the appropriate category to view current published tariff rates for CRANDIC Rail shipments.
Ag Products
CIC T 5115-T Sugar
CIC T 5123-V Molasses
Chemicals
Equipment
Fertilizer
Lumber
Fuel Surcharge
CIC T 9015 Mileage Based Fuel Surcharge Table
Rules and Other
Contractor Safety Policy
Safety is the top priority at CRANDIC. Strict adherence to all safety rules is required of all individuals and businesses that are granted access or permission to work on CRANDIC property. Please carefully review our Contractor Safety Policy.
Utility Crossing and Forms
A licensee or its agents, contractors or subcontractors performing activities on CRANDIC right-of-way shall provide to CRANDIC an insurance policy for Railroad Protective Liability Insurance or similar coverage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).
The licensee as well as any agents, contractors, or subcontractors performing activities on CRANDIC premises shall also maintain commercial general liability insurance coverage throughout the term of this license and any extensions thereof. In addition, such insurance shall contain limits not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000).
Utility Crossing Requirements and Questionnaire (PDF)
Other requirements
The following documents must be filled out and submitted for all underground and overhead crossings:
- CRANDIC License to Construct Questionnaire (Microsoft Word)
Crossing fees must be submitted per Chapter 42 requirements.
Submitting completed forms
Submit completed forms via email to:
[email protected]
Via U.S. Mail to:
Utility Crossing Requests
c/o CRANDIC Railway Co.
1445 Rockford Rd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
120 years on the same track.
Same people. Same promise. For over a century.
Iowa River Bridge Project
In 2024, the CRANDIC Rail team launched a significant two-year project to replace the historic Iowa River rail bridge near Middle Amana, Iowa. Originally built in 1902, this bridge has been a crucial link in CRANDIC’s rail system for over a century.
Explore the historical importance of this landmark and watch a video highlighting its legacy. You can also review the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation for more details.
