Lease Return

At the end of 2022, North America had a robust fleet of 1,634,235 railcars in service. As these railcars reach the end of their lease terms, it becomes crucial to efficiently prepare them for new service, return them to their owners, or find new end users.

PFL Petroleum offers invaluable expertise in navigating these challenges. With our active involvement in the leasing and sales market, we have gained deep insights into the long and short-term demands, as well as the geographic trends for railcars. Our goal is to assist lessors in distributing railcars in alignment with market demand, making them easily re-leased after undergoing necessary servicing.

This process not only benefits our shortline clients by increasing traffic and storage revenue, but also enables them to offer enhanced future services. Shippers also stand to gain advantages by saving on freight costs and reducing time spent traveling to and from repair shops. Our mobile maintenance and repair services ensure efficient upkeep and minimize downtime.