CF Rail Services

CF Rail Services’ story began in 1928 with Fred H. Sasser, an entrepreneurial visionary who set out to provide railcar services to farms along the Illinois Northern Railway. From that humble beginning grew Sasser Family Companies—a business that instills enduring values, unwavering stability, and ample resources to enable innovation in our operations. This foundation allows us to bring unmatched value to your business.

Rooted in the principle of Stewardship, we dedicate ourselves to preserving, enhancing, and safeguarding our customers’ railcars—not just for their success, but for the future of America’s railways. Our steadfast approach to safety, embodied in our “Zero Today” initiative, reflects our commitment to achieving zero injuries, zero defects, and zero environmental incidents. By honing in on every detail, task by task, and day by day, we turn this vision into reality. Guided by stewardship and a family legacy, we continue to develop innovative, reliable delivery solutions that empower businesses and build a tightly connected world.

For nearly a century, we’ve made a lasting impact across rail, automotive, and aviation industries, delivering customer-first, fully integrated services that drive measurable results. Our shared values as an extended family strengthen us, guiding our purpose and amplifying our ability to create meaningful change. While we adapt and evolve to meet tomorrow’s challenges, we remain deeply anchored to the strong roots from which we’ve grown.