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
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
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
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
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
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