Railcar Fleet Management

By leveraging our experience and dynamic analytical platforms, we can assist you in making critical fleet decisions while also managing the repair process from start to finish to help optimize fleet utilization.

1. Maintenance Plan Development

2. Repair Shop Selection and Disposition

3. Mini-Shops and Mobile Unit Coordination

4. Repair Estimate and Invoice Approval, Auditing and Payment

5. Test Documentation Review

6. Program and Compliance Monitoring

7. Scrap Resolution

Our attention is focused on the details of your running repairs, making sure that records are correct, payments are processed, and savings are maximized. Our team streamlines complicated audit and payment processes so you can focus on your core business.

1. Invoice Auditing

2. Claims Generation

3. Invoice Payment

4. Unusual Repair Trend Identification

As they say: a penny saved is a penny earned. Our state-of-the-art accounting program identifies mileage discrepancies, analyzing empty mileage details to loaded miles. When adjustments are required, our Car Accounting team files claims with the railroad to reduce penalties and increase savings.

1. Mileage Equalization Monitoring

2. Mileage Equalization Auditing

3. Mileage Credit Analysis

4. Mileage and Rate Discrepancy Identification

5. Mileage Auditing

6. Excess Mileage Auditing (Hi-U)

Whether you need a net or full lease, we audit and approve customer leases for payment, as well as report invoice discrepancies and track adjustments for optimized profitability. We make sure the obligations outlined in the lease are fulfilled to your benefit.

1. Lease Auditing

2. Lease Termination Monitoring

3. Mileage Credit Collection/Review

4. Out-of-Service Credits

Taxes are complicated, which is why we incorporate a four-step process in the preparation of the ad valorem tax return. Our tax and audit team will analyze significant year-over-year changes to determine if the changes are appropriate. We quantify appropriate valuation and obsolescence along with advocating for the most advantageous allocation methodologies.

1. Ad Valorem Tax Filing

2. Ad Valorem Audit Services

3. Ad Valorem Tax Consulting

Whether up in the office or down on the tracks, we’ll manage your fleets’ information within the Railinc network of online tracking and tracing services. Our team can help you navigate the myriad of technical aspects—acting as your own IT specialists for all things Railinc.

1. Umler® Additions, Deletions, Conflict Resolution, Updates

2. Inspection Reporting

3. Letter of Authority (LOA) Management

4. Loading Authority Support (OT-57 or Current Equivalent)

5. FindUs.Rail

6. Early Warning/Maintenance Advisory Resolution

7. DDCT Administration

8. TCID