When it comes to leasing railcars, structure of the lease is a monumental decision. Will you lease the railcars under a net lease or a full-service lease? When it comes…
TealincMay 24, 2023
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
The Wide Array of Gondola Railcars. The gondola is a tried-and-true railcar that is extremely universal, carrying anything from sand, gravel and boulders to scrap steel, bundled ties, steel plate…
Darell LutherMarch 28, 2023
Showcasing Railcars in Action: Open Top Hoppers. One of the most universal railcars in the railroad system today is the open top hopper. This railcar type contains different configurations of…
Darell LutherFebruary 28, 2023
In June of 2021, we featured a blog about whether to scrap a railcar or sell it for resale. As a refresher, here's the link. We've been through a lot…
Darell LutherFebruary 8, 2023
As a customer-centric, niche railcar leasing company, we assist our customers with varying degrees of support as they navigate shipping and receiving products via rail. We generally find that our…
Darell LutherJanuary 4, 2023
It’s almost 2023 and hard to believe that, relatively speaking, just a few years ago the rail industry was nearly in ruins until the passage of the Staggers Act in…
Darell LutherDecember 23, 2022
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
Recession Ahead? Generate Cash with a Railcar Sale-Leaseback The Bloomberg Economics forecast finds a 100% chance of deep recession next year, inflation is at an all-time high, and supply chain…
Darell LutherNovember 2, 2022
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
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