Free, practical courses on rail freight and railroad operations. Built by people who actually work in rail logistics, not textbook authors. Learn the fundamentals shippers need to move freight by rail.
How the railroad network works, the different types of rail service, equipment you'll encounter, how a shipment actually moves from origin to destination, and when rail beats trucking on cost. The foundation every shipper needs.
The practical side: how rail pricing works, how to order cars, what transloading is and when you need it, demurrage costs that catch new shippers off guard, tracking shipments, and safety/compliance basics. Everything you need to actually ship by rail.
Cracking the code on rail pricing. STCC codes, contract vs tariff rates, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, and how to negotiate better rates by understanding railroad economics.
The #1 avoidable cost in rail shipping. Learn free time rules, current rate structures, and practical strategies to cut demurrage costs 50-80%. Stop hemorrhaging money.
No rail siding? No problem. When does rail + transload beat truck alone? Site selection, equipment needs, permitting, and how to set up transload operations.
Precision Scheduled Railroading changed everything. What PSR means for shippers, how it affects service levels, and practical strategies to adapt your operations.
Each commodity has its own rules. Grain & agriculture, chemicals & hazmat, coal & energy, aggregates, steel & metals — unique equipment, routing, and handling for each.
FRA regulations, AAR standards, hazmat transport rules, shipper compliance, and liability. Know the rules or pay the price.
PTC, automated inspection, digital freight matching, autonomous trains, and sustainability trends reshaping rail logistics.
Putting it all together. Evaluate rail fit, build a business case, select partners, negotiate contracts, and implement a rail logistics program.
