Beale Joins MRC Team as Mechanical Inspector
June 23, 2025 7:19 pm Leave your thoughtsWith nearly 30 years of inspection and repair and maintenance program development experience, Michael Beale was recently appointed as Mechanical... View Article
Q&A: MRC President Kevin Cook Shares His Insights on the Default Rate System
June 10, 2025 2:03 pm Leave your thoughts What are per diem leasing and default rates, and how does they affect the rail shipping industry? In this... View Article
How Real-Time Telematics Is Modernizing Rail Shipping
March 19, 2025 1:21 pm Leave your thoughtsFor years, the rail industry has faced obstacles in adopting real-time tracking and advanced logistics analytics. High implementation costs, fragmented... View Article
Top Rail Industry Trends Impacting Covered Hoppers
February 14, 2025 4:54 pm Leave your thoughtsCovered hoppers are a staple in rail shipping. Versatile and cost-effective, they support large-scale distribution in industries and supply chains... View Article
What Are the Key Features and Benefits of Leasing Centerbeams for Rail Shipping?
January 17, 2025 10:46 pm Leave your thoughtsWith a total U.S. construction growth of 8.5% projected for 2025, the demand for dimensional lumber and other construction materials... View Article
What Bulk Commodities Are Best Suited for Open Top Mill Gondolas?
December 19, 2024 2:32 pm Leave your thoughtsWith demand for bulk commodities projected to rise, leasing the right railcar is essential to get the most from your... View Article
Q&A: Bryan Vaughan Talks Current State of Freight in FTR’s Conference Series Podcast
November 6, 2024 2:47 pm Leave your thoughtsHow are supply chain disruptions and economic shifts shaping freight demand and leasing rates? What strategies are MRC following to... View Article
Infographic: Benefits of Newer Mill Gondolas
September 23, 2024 4:08 pm Leave your thoughtsMany mill gondolas in North America are outdated and suboptimal, which means shippers may not be fully taking advantage of... View Article
Sech Joins MRC Team as Director of Operations
September 13, 2024 2:05 pm Leave your thoughtsWith more than 35 years of delivering engineering expertise and driving significant fleet expansions, Rob Sech was recently appointed Director... View Article
Newly Proposed Railroad Safety Enhancement Act: What You Need to Know
August 8, 2024 2:22 pm Leave your thoughtsIn July 2024, the House of Representatives introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 8996), a proposed bipartisan legislation that... View Article
