Watco Companies is a transportation company that provides rail, barge, and trucking services to customers in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas. Watco Companies operates over 40 short line railroads, as well as a fleet of barges and trucks. The company also provides a variety of logistics and supply chain solutions, including warehousing, transloading, and distribution services. Watco Companies is a privately held company and is one of the largest short line railroad operators in the United States.