YRC Freight and BNSF Strengthen Intermodal Commerce
September 30 2019 - 9:39AM
Today YRC Freight announced that by the end of this year YRC and
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) will have onboarded more than 600
branded intermodal containers. These new containers are part of the
YRC commitment to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by
the end of 2020. Most of the containers will travel between Chicago
and Southern California on BNSF’s network.
“At YRC Freight, our intermodal commerce with BNSF is evolving.
We are reinforcing our commitment to YRC Freight-branded
containerized units for the present and the future. As intermodal
usage continues to shift to containerized transport, YRC Freight
will already be there,” confirms YRC Worldwide Chief Operating
Officer and YRC Freight President T.J. O’Connor.
Intermodal operations between truck and rail are a valuable
emissions reduction strategy in the central and western United
States to move trailers/containers over long distances. YRC Freight
deploys a number of strategies to reduce its carbon
footprint including its work with BNSF, use of longer
combination vehicles, onboarding of new tractors with advanced
emission reduction technologies and integration of industry-leading
routing and load optimization software. Recently, YRC Freight
renewed its annual certification with the award-winning EPA
SmartWay voluntary emissions program.
“Operationally, all intermodal companies are looking at how to
improve efficiency,” said YRC Freight Senior Vice President,
Operations, Maynard Skarka. “Currently, we use smaller trailers
called ‘pups’ to transport freight for our customers. This new
shift to our branded containerized units will allow us to stay
aligned with intermodal companies as we both look for operational
efficiencies.”
BNSF remains focused on working with its customers to develop
the best supply chain solutions for the movement of containers and
trailers across its rail network. Its collaboration with YRC is
great example of how it is doing that.
“At BNSF we are always looking at how we can create more
efficiencies and greater capacity on our network, particularly in
markets like the Inland Empire where containerization will help us
leverage capacity to grow with increasing demand over time,” said
BNSF Vice President, Domestic Intermodal, Todd Carter. “We will
continue to work with our customers to transport both containers
and trailers and will make adjustments that make sense to our
overall logistics strategy with an eye toward meeting our
customers’ expectations and fostering our mutual ability to
grow.”
For more details on how the YRC Freight network can improve your
shipping, visit us online at yrcfreight.com or
call 1-800-610-6500.
About BNSFBNSF Railway is one of
North America’s leading freight transportation companies. BNSF
operates approximately 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and
also operates in three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top
transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products,
low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals,
housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF’s shipments help feed,
clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day.
BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most
technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry.
We work continuously to improve the value of the safety, service,
energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and
the communities we serve.
About YRC FreightYRC Freight, a leading
transporter of industrial, commercial, and retail goods,
specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) and short-haul shipping
solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, YRC
Freight provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a
broad portfolio of services to bring flexibility and reliability to
customers' supply chains. YRC Freight is a subsidiary of YRC
Worldwide Inc., the holding company for a portfolio of
less-than-truckload (LTL) companies including Holland, New Penn,
Reddaway, and YRC Freight as well as the logistics company
HNRY Logistics.
Please visit our website at yrcfreight.com for more information
or connect with us on our social channels: Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, and Vimeo.
Media Contact: Mike KelleyYRC Worldwide
Inc.913-696-6121Mike.Kelley@yrcw.com
Media Contact: Amy CasasBNSF Railway
817-867-6139Amy.Casas@bnsf.com
SOURCE: YRC Worldwide, YRC Freight (Nasdaq: YRCW)
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