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# Merchants Distribution Services

Altoona, IAVerified· July 2026

Merchants Distribution Services is a transload facility in Altoona, Iowa, served by IAIS and NS. It handles aggregates, forest products and metals.

The Altoona location is a rail-served transload, cross-dock and warehouse facility with truck-to-rail capability.

Checked against the operator's own published facility information. Last checked July 2026. [Operate this facility? Claim the listing](https://rebulk.com/transload-facilities/claim?f=iowa/merchants-distribution-services).

## Serving railroads

IAISNS

## Commodities handled

AggregatesForest ProductsMetals

## Operator

Merchants Distribution Service Ltd.

## Capabilities

What this facility can handle, from public operator and rail sources. Confirm specifics with the operator before shipping.

Transfer modes

Rail → TruckTruck → Rail

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[(515) 244-2123](tel:5152442123)

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