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Gondola Cars: Types, Applications, and What to Consider
Nathan Guzman 3/16/26 Nathan Guzman 3/16/26

Gondola Cars: Types, Applications, and What to Consider

Gondolas are the workhorses of heavy industry—but a mill gondola is very different from a coil car or a rotary coal gondola. Here's what shippers need to know about gondola types and applications.

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Questions to Ask Before Leasing Your First Railcar
Nathan Guzman 3/10/26 Nathan Guzman 3/10/26

Questions to Ask Before Leasing Your First Railcar

Leasing your first railcar? The questions you ask upfront determine whether you get equipment that fits—or problems you didn't see coming.

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Pressure Tank Car Specifications: DOT-105 vs DOT-112
Nathan Guzman 2/20/26 Nathan Guzman 2/20/26

Pressure Tank Car Specifications: DOT-105 vs DOT-112

Shipping propane, LPG, or anhydrous ammonia? Here's what you need to know about DOT-105 and DOT-112 pressure tank car specifications.

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Truck vs. Rail: When Does Switching to Rail Freight Make Sense?
Nathan Guzman 2/17/26 Nathan Guzman 2/17/26

Truck vs. Rail: When Does Switching to Rail Freight Make Sense?

If you're moving bulk commodities by truck, there's a good chance rail could do it cheaper. The math usually isn't the question. Knowing how to make the switch — equipment, infrastructure, carrier relationships — is where most companies get stuck.

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Short-Term vs. Long-Term Railcar Leases: What Makes Sense for Your Operation
Nathan Guzman 1/30/26 Nathan Guzman 1/30/26

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Railcar Leases: What Makes Sense for Your Operation

Not every operation fits a five-year lease. Here's how to know when short-term railcar leases make sense—and when long-term commitments actually pay off.

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DOT 117 Tank Car Requirements: What Shippers Need to Know in 2026
Nathan Guzman 1/26/26 Nathan Guzman 1/26/26

DOT 117 Tank Car Requirements: What Shippers Need to Know in 2026

The May 2029 deadline for DOT 117 compliance is closer than it looks. Here's what shippers need to know about the requirements, the 117J vs 117R decision, and how to source compliant equipment.

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