Part II of this post will dive into who is performing the repairs, types of repairs and how can the car owner or shipper dispute bills if needed. For discussion purposes we are going to look at a billing repair card on a gondola from February 2025. Some information has...
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The Grateful Dead catalogue is extensive in lyrics referencing railroads. However, after writing this article I can't but help think of one of their songs that has no reference to railroads. If you are familiar with their music, then you will know the song I am referring to by the...
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Leasing a railcar isn’t just about finding the right equipment. It’s about finding the right partner to help you move what matters most. At Everest Railcar Services (ERS), we’re a niche railcar leasing company. We help shippers find the best railcars and lease terms for their operations. So, how does...
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Historically Railcar designs do not change that much. 4750 Cu Ft covered hoppers have been the work horse of the rail industry from the early 1970’s through the mid 1990’s until a new generation of 5100 Cu Ft-286 gross rail load covered hoppers were introduced. Since the mid 1990’s covered...
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Many times in an effort obtain the cheapest lease rate in a particular market shippers overlook the other railcar related factors that contribute to the bottom line. Typically the lease rate of a railcar is only a small factor in the overall rail shipping cost picture. Factors like car size,...
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Railroads and Customer Service are not synonymous in the same sentence. Although railroads in general have improved customer service in many ways over the last 10 years it’s safe to say most shippers have a love hate relationship with their carrier. One point of contention that never goes away is...
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There are some big changes when it comes to shipping crude and packing group I & II products via rail. Below is a link to the article about the new tank car rule making: U.S. DOT Announces Comprehensive Proposed Rulemaking for the Safe Transportation of Crude Oil, Flammable Materials -...
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Currently Everest Railcar Services is aggressively looking to purchase and lease tank cars and pressure differential covered hoppers. Currently we have small groups of 21,000 - 23,500 gallon coiled insulated tank cars and both small and large cube PD covered hoppers available for lease. Please use the "Contact a Specialist...
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If you have visited our site before you may have noticed that we have changed things up a bit. We have updated the and added features and improve the overall style with the goal of improving overall experience. As we continue to grow our company we are committed to reinvesting in our...
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