Kansas BNSF Railway Company - Credit for Transportation Charges Bond
Overview
Shippers and freight customers who extend credit arrangements with BNSF Railway Company in Kansas need this bond in place before deferred payment terms are granted. It guarantees that transportation charges will be paid when due, protecting BNSF against non-payment by creditworthy accounts that ship on open terms. Without it, BNSF will require prepayment before moving freight. This bond is a direct contractual requirement between your business and the railroad.
Who Needs This Bond?
Manufacturers, distributors, and agricultural shippers in Kansas who move product via BNSF rail and want to pay freight charges on credit terms rather than in advance are the primary applicants. Any company that has been approved or is seeking approval for a BNSF credit account will be asked to provide this bond. If BNSF has contacted your business requesting a bond before extending a deferred billing arrangement, this is exactly the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond secures your obligation to pay transportation charges owed to BNSF Railway Company under a credit arrangement. It is not a license bond — it is a financial guarantee tied to a specific commercial relationship with the railroad. If your business ships freight on BNSF lines and fails to pay the resulting transportation charges, BNSF can make a claim against the bond to recover what it is owed. The bond gives BNSF confidence to extend credit without requiring cash upfront.
When is it Required?
Before BNSF Railway Company activates a credit account for your business, it will request this bond as a condition of the arrangement. The bond is typically required at the point when your credit application is approved and BNSF is ready to set up deferred billing terms. You must have the executed bond in hand and submitted to BNSF before your first shipment moves under credit terms. Delays in providing the bond will delay your credit account activation.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Kansas and is specifically tied to your freight activity on BNSF Railway Company lines operating within the state. It is a private contractual requirement imposed by BNSF, not a state regulatory mandate. The bond follows the terms of your credit agreement with the railroad and remains in effect as long as that credit relationship is active.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your business information and the bond amount specified by BNSF, and proceed through checkout. Your bond documents will be available for download so you can deliver them directly to BNSF to satisfy their requirement.
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