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North American Carload Volume Unchanged

U.S. carload volume for the week ending October 19, 2013 was up 0.2 percent compared to the same week last year, and intermodal volume was up 4.3 percent according to the AAR’s Weekly Rail Traffic Summary.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.1 percent compared to the same week in 2012.

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U.S. carload volume for the fist 42 weeks of 203 was down 0.9 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent.  For the first 42 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.2 percent from the same point last year. Read More

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Intermodal Volume on the Rise for the 15th Week

U.S. carload volume was up 0.1 percent for the week ending October 12, 2013 compared to the same week last year according to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the AAR.  Intermodal volume was up for the 15th straight week in a row, up 4.0 percent compared to the same week in 2012.  Total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.9 percent for the week compared to the same week last year.

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U.S. carload volume for the first 41 weeks of 2013 was down 0.9 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent.  For the first 41 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.2 percent from the same point in 2012. Read More

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Intermodal Volume on the Rise for the 15th Week

U.S. carload volume was up 0.1 percent for the week ending October 12, 2013 compared to the same week last year according to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the AAR.  Intermodal volume was up for the 15th straight week in a row, up 4.0 percent compared to the same week in 2012.  Total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.9 percent for the week compared to the same week last year.

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U.S. carload volume for the first 41 weeks of 2013 was down 0.9 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent.  For the first 41 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.2 percent from the same point in 2012. Read More

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September Was A Great Month

According to the AAR Weekly Rail Summary released October 3, 2013 both intermodal and carload volume for September 2012 was up compared to September of last year  Intermodal volume was up 4.4 percent, and the weekly average of 256,881 intermodal units in September was the second highest monthly average of any month in history.  The Labor Day holiday was the only thing that kept September from being the highest-volume intermodal month in history, with it having the three highest-volume intermodal weeks in history for U.S. railroads.  Carload volume for September 2013 was up 0.7 percent compared with the same month in 2012.

For the week ending September 28, 2013 carload volume was up 0.5 percent and intermodal volume was up 2.9 percent compared with the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was also up, 1.6 percent from last year.

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Carload volume for the first 39 weeks of 2013 was down 0.9 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent.  For the first 39 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.2 percent from the same point last year. Read More

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September 15, 2013 starts National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.  This is a time to honor all truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in not only delivering our goods safely, securely and on time, but for also keeping our highways safe.  Truck driving is one of America’s most demanding and important jobs.  In 2012 68.5 percent of the U.S. freight  was delivered by truck.  Please take the time, not just during this special week, but as often as possible to thank a truck driver for his or her services.

From the DALKO family, we would like to thank all the truck drivers across the nation who keep this country moving.

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September 15, 2013 starts National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.  This is a time to honor all truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in not only delivering our goods safely, securely and on time, but for also keeping our highways safe.  Truck driving is one of America’s most demanding and important jobs.  In 2012 68.5 percent of the U.S. freight  was delivered by truck.  Please take the time, not just during this special week, but as often as possible to thank a truck driver for his or her services.

From the DALKO family, we would like to thank all the truck drivers across the nation who keep this country moving.

2010 NTDAW®_CMYK

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Rail Traffic Was Up In August

Intermodal traffic in August 2013 was up 4.4 percent compared to August 2012 according to the report released by the AAR September 5, 2013, and carload volume was up 0.5 percent.

For the week ending August 31, 2013 U.S. carload volume was up 3.1 percent compared to the same week in 2012, and intermodal volume was up 4.2 percent.  Total rail traffic was up 3.6 percent for the week compared to the same week last year.

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U.S. Carload volume for the first 35 weeks of 2013 was down 1.1 percent from the same point in 2012, while intermodal volume was up 3.6 percent.  For the first 35 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.0 percent from the same point last year. Read More

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Rail Traffic Was Up In August

Intermodal traffic in August 2013 was up 4.4 percent compared to August 2012 according to the report released by the AAR September 5, 2013, and carload volume was up 0.5 percent.

For the week ending August 31, 2013 U.S. carload volume was up 3.1 percent compared to the same week in 2012, and intermodal volume was up 4.2 percent.  Total rail traffic was up 3.6 percent for the week compared to the same week last year.

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U.S. Carload volume for the first 35 weeks of 2013 was down 1.1 percent from the same point in 2012, while intermodal volume was up 3.6 percent.  For the first 35 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.0 percent from the same point last year. Read More

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Rail Taffic Up For the Week: Aug. 24

U.S. carload volume for the week ending August 24, 2013 declined 1.7 percent from the same week in 2012, while intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent according to the AAR.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 0.7 percent from last year.

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For the first 34 weeks of 2013 carload volume was down 1.2 percent from the same point in 2012, however intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent.  Total U.S. rail traffic was up 0.9 percent from the same point last year for the fist 34 weeks f 2013.

Canadian carload volume for the week ending August 24th was down 0.8 percent compared with the same week last year, while intermodal volume was up 6.1 percent.  For the first 34 weeks of 2013 Canadian carload volume was up 1.3 percent, and intermodal volume was up 4.1 percent compared to the same week in 2012.

Mexican carload volume for the week was up 6.2 percent compared with the same week last year, however intermodal volume was down 4.0 percent.  Mexican carload volume for the first 34 weeks of 2013 was up 9.1 percent from the same point in 2012, while intermodal volume was down 1.2 percent.

North American, U.S., Canadian and Mexican, carload volume for the first 34 weeks of 2013 was down 0.3 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent.

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Rail Taffic Up For the Week: Aug. 24

U.S. carload volume for the week ending August 24, 2013 declined 1.7 percent from the same week in 2012, while intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent according to the AAR.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 0.7 percent from last year.

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For the first 34 weeks of 2013 carload volume was down 1.2 percent from the same point in 2012, however intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent.  Total U.S. rail traffic was up 0.9 percent from the same point last year for the fist 34 weeks f 2013.

Canadian carload volume for the week ending August 24th was down 0.8 percent compared with the same week last year, while intermodal volume was up 6.1 percent.  For the first 34 weeks of 2013 Canadian carload volume was up 1.3 percent, and intermodal volume was up 4.1 percent compared to the same week in 2012.

Mexican carload volume for the week was up 6.2 percent compared with the same week last year, however intermodal volume was down 4.0 percent.  Mexican carload volume for the first 34 weeks of 2013 was up 9.1 percent from the same point in 2012, while intermodal volume was down 1.2 percent.

North American, U.S., Canadian and Mexican, carload volume for the first 34 weeks of 2013 was down 0.3 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent.