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Railcar Supply & Demand: It’s a Delicate Balance!

Struggling to Obtain the Railcars You Need? You’re not alone. Chances are high that you have outstanding and open needs for railcars. Existing and used railcars are hard to come…

TealincOctober 2, 2023

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Summer is Here! Get Your Rail Game On Point!

Is Your Rail Logistics Ready for Summer? Summer is finally here and it's the perfect time to get your rail game on point! Whether you're a rail shipping rookie, a…

TealincJuly 5, 2023

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The Surprising Similarities Between Leasing a Railcar and Dating

Leasing a railcar and dating might seem like two completely different worlds, but surprisingly they have a lot in common. Leasing a railcar and dating might seem like two completely…

TealincApril 4, 2023

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What’s the Shipping and Production Plan

By now, you’re most likely already working on developing (and may already be wrestling with) your 2023 shipping and production plan. If you’re like most shippers, you may even continue…

Darell LutherNovember 25, 2022

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Preparations for Winter

Welcome Fall! With the shorter daylight hours and colder weather, we know winter is on the way! As winter approaches, many of us resort to working in the elements during…

Darell LutherOctober 25, 2022

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Applying Pareto Principle to Rail Freight Shipments

Familiar with the “Pareto Principle” or “Pareto Rule”? According to Investopia: “The Pareto Principle, named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, specifies that 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes,…

Darell LutherSeptember 1, 2022

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Value of Setting Rail Service Metrics

What is knowing the current position, future position and route of your railcars worth? Is it “Peace of Mind” by simply knowing where they’re at and where they’re going? Or…

Darell LutherJuly 6, 2022

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New Year, New Rates: Where Are Railcar Lease Rates Headed (2022 & Beyond)?

Railcar leasing rates are predicated on several factors. While all of them influence railcar leasing rates, three key variables really set the pricing stage: Railcar Utilization: How many trips per…

Darell LutherJanuary 1, 2022

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Rail Logistics – Getting Back to Business!

We’re seeing that shippers of all transportation modes (rail, truck, barge, etc.) dealing with COVID-19 aftermath are establishing their company’s logistics plan and taking a front seat at the table…

Darell LutherDecember 7, 2021

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Quantifying Railroad Service Issues

This month we’ve put together a high-level quantification checklist to help you determine the cost of railroad service issues to your company and give you some insights on what you…

Darell LutherSeptember 9, 2021

Rail Planning

Transportation Audits

Have you ever had a transportation audit? Not unlike an IRS audit which is a hunt to find money and audit of your transportation network is also intended to find…

Darell LutherAugust 11, 2021

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What’s the Plan? A Holistic Approach to Railcar Planning!

Having enough railcars or the right mix of railcars has always been a challenge for those responsible. It’s rare that you’re right. Too many railcars and you’re spending money and…

Darell LutherFebruary 24, 2021

Rail Planning

Railcar Supply & Demand: It’s a Delicate Balance!

Summer is Here! Get Your Rail Game On Point!

The Surprising Similarities Between Leasing a Railcar and Dating

What’s the Shipping and Production Plan

Preparations for Winter

Applying Pareto Principle to Rail Freight Shipments

Value of Setting Rail Service Metrics

New Year, New Rates: Where Are Railcar Lease Rates Headed (2022 & Beyond)?

Rail Logistics – Getting Back to Business!

Quantifying Railroad Service Issues

Transportation Audits

What’s the Plan? A Holistic Approach to Railcar Planning!

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