June 11, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, June 10, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is considering initiating a more formal review of how it resolves rail rate disputes. The Board anticipates considering formal actions later this summer, including a...
May 31, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: World-Grain.com, May 30, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), on behalf of the North American Millers’ Association and others, urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to develop policy principals or guidance to...
May 28, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: S&P Global Platts, May 23, 2019) HOUSTON — A U.S. court has ordered the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) to respond to a petition filed by the Western Coal Traffic League regarding its safe harbor provisions, a decision that would have...
May 23, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Agricultural Retailers Association press release, May 22, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) about excessive demurrage and accessorial charges against...
May 23, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Argus Media, May 22, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Commodity shippers, including scrap metal dealers, urged federal rail regulators today to ensure railroads are applying demurrage and accessorial fees fairly. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) began what will...
May 23, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Jacksonville Business Journal, May 23, 2019) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Customers accuse railroads of increasing rates and reducing service when customers speak out. Full story: Jacksonville Business Journal
May 23, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, May 23, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Manufacturers of the raw materials that go into the end products that American consumers rely on for daily living warned regulators that they may have no choice but to raise prices as a result of what they...
May 22, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, May 21, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — At least 35 groups will be testifying before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) this week to provide their perspective on how the Class I railroads assess demurrage and accessorial charges. (Demurrage is...
May 1, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 30, 2019) The Surface Transportation Board ‘s (STB) Rate Reform Task Force issued report that recommends possible changes to the board’s rate review methodologies and policies. Full story: Progressive...
April 24, 2019 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 23, 2019) U.S. Class Is employed 144,948 people in mid-March, down 0.58 percent compared with mid-February’s level and down 0.11 percent compared with March 2018’s count, according to Surface Transportation Board...
