by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
The party to whom the railcar placement is to be made pursuant to the bill of lading, if other than the consignee at destination. When the bill of lading indicates a Care-Of-Party said party will be responsible for all demurrage charges. For the purpose of assessing...
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
When an equipment owner “rents” out a railcar to be used by railroads, and the railroads then compensate the equipment owner based on factors such as time and mileage.
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
The Bureau of Explosives Tariff No. ICC BOE 6000- Series covers regulations prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the handling of hazardous materials.
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
Buffer cars are to be placed between the locomotive and shipments as required by Federal Regulations. Buffer cars must meet the following requirements: 1. Must be a boxcar, covered hopper, gondola or tank car. 2. Must have a high-strength coupler (grade E coupler). 3....
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
In order to ship a railcar, a Customer must issue a Bill of Lading (BOL) to their serving Railroad. The BOL is the shipping document that is issued in order to transport a railcar from origin to its destination.
