C.H. Robinson

“Ft. Wayne Terminal’s Speak Up culture prioritizes open communication, crew member involvement in decision-making, and follow-through on issues,” said Jaspreet Pannu, General Manager, Northern Region at NS. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Ft. Wayne Terminal in Indiana advances a “Speak Up” culture. Also, intermodal solutions provider C.H. Robinson recognizes Union Pacific (UP) as “Railroad Carrier of the Year” for 2024.

“A sincere thank you to these 17 companies that are working with us at BNSF to prioritize the importance of operating toward a more sustainable future,” BNSF Executive Vice President and CMO Tom Williams said. (BNSF Photograph)

17 Shippers Earn BNSF Sustainability Awards

BNSF is honoring 17 companies with sustainability awards in recognition of their “significant achievement in one of several categories, including: investments in sustainable infrastructure, supply chain efficiencies, sustainable technology implementation, sustainability leadership

CSX, NS, UP and The Greenbrier Companies are among the 450 U.S.-based companies named to USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders 2024 list. (NS Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS, UP

CSX, Norfolk Southern (NS), Union Pacific (UP) and The Greenbrier Companies rank on USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders 2024 list. Also, NS collaborates with its railroaders to enhance their “home away from home”; and UP honors Mechanical employees for working 20 years injury-free.

Heidi Peterson, COO, American Seating
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People News: American Seating, IANA

American Seating appoints Heidi Peterson as Chief Operating Officer. Also, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) elects its 2024 Board of Directors and Officers.

Scott Anderson, incoming interim CEO, C.H. Robinson (left); Bob Biesterfeld, outgoing President and CEO, C.H. Robinson (center); James Murphy, Business Development Director for Construction Management Operations, Northeast, STV.
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People News: C.H. Robinson, STV

Bob Biesterfeld has stepped down as President and CEO and Member of the Board at C.H. Robinson, effective Dec. 31, 2022. Also, James Murphy has joined STV Inc. as Business Development Director for Construction Management Operations in the Northeast.