40,000 lbs loaded in 90 seconds.
One of the fastest truck loadouts in the Bakken. A multi-commodity BNSF rail terminal with frac sand as our flagship, plus NGLs, diesel and chemical blending, all built to keep trucks moving.
In the heart of the northern Bakken
Located on US Highway 2 between Stanley and Tioga in Mountrail County, our terminal puts sand within easy reach of active development north of Lake Sakakawea.
- Direct access to US-2 for efficient truck routing
- Serving Mountrail, Williams and surrounding Bakken counties
- Short hauls to well pads mean more loads per truck per shift
- Year-round operations built for North Dakota conditions
A BNSF Premier Transloader
Bakken Transload, LLC and our Ross, ND facility are members of BNSF’s Premier Transload Network and listed in BNSF’s Premier Transload Directory on bnsf.com.
Premier status is earned, not bought. BNSF reviews Premier transloaders against its standards for professional management, responsiveness, safe operations, market reputation and facility cleanliness, and expects consistent rail activity to keep the designation.
- Vetted for service, safety and reliability: measured against BNSF’s Premier standards
- Direct BNSF service: unit trains straight to our Ross yard
- Premier since 2024: a track record shippers can plan around
BNSF and Premier Transload are trademarks of BNSF Railway Company. Membership in the Premier Transload Network does not constitute an endorsement of specific services.
Built for unit trains. Stocked for demand.
Served by BNSF Railway, our yard receives full unit trains and keeps product staged close to the loadout so trucks never wait on rail.
BNSF Unit-Train Service
Receives full unit trains with capacity to handle approximately three unit trains at once — a reliable, single-line supply chain.
21,000 Tons of Silo Storage
Four concrete silos at 5,250 tons each provide a deep buffer to keep completions on schedule.
300 Car Spots
Ample track to stage inbound cars, smooth out rail variability, and keep product flowing.
Onsite Locomotive & Crew
Our own locomotive, run by trained operators who complete annual refresher training, moves cars on our schedule.
Aerial view of silos & rail yard
Unit train at the terminal
In, loaded, and back on the road.
Every minute a truck spends at the terminal is a minute it isn’t delivering. Our operation is designed around a fast, predictable visit.
to load 40,000 lbs
- Streamlined check-in
Quick, modern arrival process that gets drivers to the loadout without delay. - High-speed silo loadout
Gravity-fed silo loading engineered for speed and accuracy. - Electronic BOL delivery
Digital bills of lading delivered electronically — no paper chase. - Straight back to US-2
Direct highway access keeps cycle times short to the pad.
Frac sand transload, done right
Frac sand is our flagship business: rail to silo to truck, fast and accurate, for completions programs across the northern Bakken.
Frac Sand Transload
Rail-to-silo-to-truck handling with fast, accurate loadouts for completions programs across the northern Bakken.
Storage & Inventory
Silo storage that keeps supply staged near the wellsite and buffers rail timing.
Unit-Train Receiving
Full BNSF unit trains received directly at our Ross yard, staged on 300 car spots.
One terminal, many commodities
Handling many commodities is central to how we operate. One BNSF-served site, one trained crew and one set of standards cover frac sand, NGLs, diesel and chemicals, so shippers get a single, dependable rail partner for the Bakken.
Trusted by many of the most recognized operators, midstream and energy companies in the Bakken.
Frac Sand
Our largest commodity: unit-train receiving, 21,000 tons of silo storage and 90-second truck loadouts.
Butane & Propane (NGL) Transload
A fully automated, access-controlled truck offload facility for butane and propane.
Diesel Transload
Rail-to-truck diesel handling that keeps fuel moving to the field.
Chemical Blending
Onsite chemical blending with rail-fed supply.
Sand Box Maintenance & Repair
A dedicated second location just west of Ross keeps sand boxes inspected, repaired and back in service.
Automated, access-controlled offload
Our propane and butane offload facility is fully automated and secured. Entry is gated by ProCertX, which verifies each driver's safety training before the gate opens.
- Verified before entry: only drivers with current safety training get in
- Basin-standard credentials: ProCertX is the platform behind the North Dakota Petroleum Council's standardized One Basin – One Way safety orientation used across the Bakken
- Automated offload: consistent, controlled transfers with less manual handling
- Trained rail crew: locomotive operators complete annual refresher training
Site-Wide Camera Network
A 24/7 camera network spans the terminal, including the loadout and offload areas, providing safety and security for our employees, drivers and customers. It helps protect people, equipment and product.
Let’s keep your trucks moving
You’re on the right track. Tell us what you need to move.
All inquiries come straight to Bakken Transload, for frac sand, butane and propane (NGLs), diesel, chemical blending, sand box maintenance and repair, and rail or storage capacity. Call or send the form and our team will respond.
Bakken Transload LLC
8836 62nd St NW
Ross, ND 58776
Phone: (701) 755-3477
Email: info@bakkentransload.com