June 5, 2020 | Headlines, KCS
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, June 3, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Precision-railroading, the operating philosophy of most Class I railroads in the U.S., is defined by a relentless pursuit of efficiency and with manufacturing disrupted and rail volumes down across the...
June 5, 2020 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Column by International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, published in the Detroit News, June 3, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The coronavirus has brought the American economy to its knees. During the last 10 weeks, more than 40 million...
June 5, 2020 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 3, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters are lauding the release of a new House transportation measure today, saying the bill is a win for workers and will enhance roadway safety. It will not only...
June 5, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Freight Waves, June 4, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Despite double-digit percentage drops in May, U.S. rail volumes on a weekly basis have been narrowing their declines over the same periods in 2019 as North America slowly opens up following COVID-19 pandemic...
June 5, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 3, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 30, 2020, as well as volumes for May 2020. U.S. railroads originated 740,171...
