How to Ship by Rail

Softcover, 30 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., text, a few B&W illustrations, glossary.Contents:Overview and Approach, Freight Patterns, pg. 1,Today's General Service, pg. 2-3,Rates, Contracts, pp. 4-6,Equipment, General, Railroad, Private, pp. 7-9,How to Ship by Rail, Choose a Railroad, Contact the Railroad, Get a Contract, pg. 10,Get the Best Contract Rate, Route a Railcar, Order a Railcar, Load a Railcar, pp. 11-14,Reduce Loss and Damage, Ship a Railcar, Trace a Railcar, pp. 15-16,Pay Freight Bills, Locate your Business on Rail, pp. 16-17,Transloading, Intermodal, Dimensional Loads, pp. 18-19,Miscellaneous, pp. 19-21,Summary, Appendices, Glossary, Request a Rate formpp. 21-26.List of Tips, what page to find them on. Features: New paperback Douglas G. Cheaney Simmons-Boardman 2009