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.
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
a car of any ownership that is specifically requested and is assigned to a shipper by RR.
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
a shipper who has requested and been assigned specific cars.
