As we close out 2025, I want to begin by sharing why there has been a four-month gap since our last newsletter. In September, our Vice President (and my son, Eric) suffered a sudden serious health emergency, and our family suddenly found ourselves living out the words of Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” My priorities and workload shifted overnight, but the Lord sustained us daily with His peace and provision. We have also been enc

One Word: Shocking! Unless you have “gone off the grid,” you know the big news in the rail industry is the recent announcement of the...

In today’s crowded marketplace, most companies post a list of “core values” somewhere on their website. It’s become expected, even...

It wouldn’t be summer shipping season without a few headaches. From unpredictable port congestion to rail ramps backed up by import...

Large corporate mergers and acquisitions are nothing new. From mega pharmaceutical companies to tech giants, consolidation has become a...

Cross-Border Freight Rail Trends The freight rail industry has seen varying trends over the past half-year. According to recent data, the...

By Dennis Wilmot Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid . Does that make you smile or grimace? There is such nostalgia about the history of...

By Eric Wilmot As of May 2025, the U.S. freight rail industry is confronting significant challenges stemming from newly implemented...

(By Dennis Wilmot) What happened?  We kicked off the festivities on Wednesday, April 9th with the NEARS TopGolf Extravaganza, blessed...

(By Eric Wilmot) The North East Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) conference held in Baltimore proved to be an informative event that...

By Dennis Wilmot The Legacy and Challenges of Rail Transportation Railroads have an incredible history. They truly helped to build...

By Eric Wilmot The freight rail industry has seen varying trends over the past half-year. According to recent data, the volume of goods...

By Dennis Wilmot Turning Points in History   When I ask what dates come to mind that were turning points in history, dates that changed...

By Eric Wilmot In my last article, we looked at general rail safety and its importance. This month, let’s dive into the numbers and see...

By Dennis Wilmot Challenges of Change When I started on the railroad in 1974 I assumed I would remain working for the railroad for my...

By Eric Wilmot Freight rail safety is a critical component of the transportation industry, ensuring the secure and efficient movement of...

By Dennis Wilmot Starting Out on the Railroad On my first day on the railroad, I had no idea what awaited me. My assignment was at a...

by Dennis Wilmot "Nixon Resigns!"  This was the headline in the New York Times on Friday, August 9, 1974. Monday of that week I began my...

by Eric Wilmot The Complexity of Railcar Tax Preparation Railcar tax preparation is a multifaceted and often perplexing process that...

We all know the frustration with rail service. Sure, that starts with actual rail operations but includes everything from switching...