With temperatures expected to hover around freezing, it’s unclear when travel disruptions may ease.

The Trump administration has been in a standoff with state and local officials since last year, over a new rule that bars contracting requirements based on race or sex.

The intermodal industry is particularly exposed to cargo theft due to its modal transfers and handoffs.

Shippers that adopt flexible contracting, blended procurement, and technology-driven visibility will be well equipped to manage tariff volatility and shifting capacity.

Rail offers cost advantages for less time-sensitive goods, but organizations must weigh those benefits against security considerations.

One-time charges were largely to blame for the dip, with the proposed merger tacking on $58 million, and costs from the East Palestine derailment adding another $23 million.

Industry sources estimate that roughly 90% of yards still operate without dedicated management systems or consistent frameworks that measure performance.

The union urged drivers to walk out until their safety could be guaranteed.

Other railways had voiced concerns over a lack of transparency from UP and Norfolk Southern in the lead-up to the STB's decision. 

The comments from the leader of the Berkshire Hathaway-owned railroad highlight emerging unease over the proposed tie-up.