TransmetriQ Launches VIN-Level Rail Tracking for Automotive Logistics

TransmetriQ, a Railinc ® Brand and a leader in rail
shipment visibility, today announced the release of VIN Tracking which allows auto
manufacturers and dealers to track finished vehicles by Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) as they move by rail from manufacturing plants to distribution terminals and to
dealers across North America.
The new feature addresses a longstanding challenge in automotive logistics.
Traditionally, manufacturers and dealers have relied on railcar-level tracking, requiring
teams to collect location data from multiple railroads and manually associate that
information with the VINs loaded on each railcar. The process is time-consuming and
often delays response to exceptions.
VIN Tracking enables users to search, trace, and monitor vehicles directly by VIN,
delivering real-time visibility without the need to first identify the railcar carrying the
vehicle.
“Automotive logistics teams think in VINs, not railcars,” says Andy Adams, Senior
Solutions Engineer, TransmetriQ. “By making VINs searchable and traceable across the
rail network, we’re removing a major source of friction and giving shippers faster, clearer
insight into where vehicles are and when they’ll arrive.”
Powered by TransmetriQ’s direct access to high-quality rail data from Railinc, the
solution provides visibility across more than 600 North American railroads. Users can
trace up to 1,000 VINs at a time, view last reported locations and events, and set alerts
or scheduled updates for high-priority vehicles.
Spotlight on High-Priority “Celebrity” VINS
“It’s not surprising that buyers of six-figure vehicles are eager to know when their luxury
car will arrive,” says Adams. “Now teams who have access to VIN Tracking can provide
real-time updates to car buyers as vehicles move by rail from the factory.”
Early users report that VIN-level tracking has significantly reduced the time spent
responding to dealer inquiries and investigating stalled or delayed shipments. The

capability is used daily by automotive logistics teams to monitor plant output, manage
distribution flows, and proactively address exceptions.
“Having VIN-level visibility changes how teams operate,” says Mika Majapuro, Vice
President, TransmetriQ Product Management. “Instead of chasing data across multiple
systems and railroads, they can focus on resolving issues and improving performance.”
VIN Tracking also supports historical analysis and integration with enterprise systems
through a webhook, enabling broader use across distribution, customer service, and
dealer-facing applications.
This release expands TransmetriQ’s rail management platform, which provides real-
time rail monitoring and proactive alerting designed to help shippers reduce disruptions
and improve rail reliability.
About TransmetriQ
The TransmetriQ Platform helps shippers and railcar owners create more reliable rail
operations by turning complex rail data into actionable insight.
A Railinc brand, TransmetriQ is powered by rail experts, data scientists, and direct
access to the industry’s comprehensive, real-time rail data feed from 600+ North
American railroads.
With this foundation, TransmetriQ enables customers to see farther down the line and
avoid disruptions.