Domestic News
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For third-quarter 2021, FreightCar America, Inc., reported achieving its fourth consecutive quarter of positive gross margin and second consecutive quarter of positive manufacturing operating income. |
Infrastructure bill funds national study of trains longer than 7,500 feet. |
Wabtec publishes 2021 sustainability report and highlights progress toward key environmental, social and governance initiatives. |
President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act during a White House ceremony held yesterday. |
On November 1, a historic event took place in northeastern North Dakota — the Farmers Elevator Company of Honeyford loaded the longest unit train in U.S. history. |
Ports cite ‘significant’ progress but a record 86 container ships wait offshore. |
Pass-through of higher commodity costs raises trailer prices by $5,000 to $6,000. |
With a backlog of almost $2 billion to end the third quarter, the trailer manufacturer expects to nearly triple earnings next year through volume and a new pricing/cost recovery structure. |
Judgment could save trucking millions in costly equipment requirements. |
International News
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Open access co-operative Railcoop ran its first freight train on November 15. Jérémie Anne reports from Capdenac. |