The National Industrial Transportation League (“NITL” or “League”) submits these comments in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (“STB” or “Board”) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to repeal its regulations on Intramodal Rail Competition, 49 C.F.R. Part 1144.1.
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The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the second class of the NITL Emerging Leaders Program, the supply chain industry’s premier leadership development initiative.
The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) proudly celebrated the graduation of the inaugural class of its Emerging Leaders Program during this month’s NITL Engage Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
Meet Rufus Trevillion, a rising star in the transportation industry and a proud member of the inaugural class of the National Industrial Transportation League’s Emerging Leaders Program. As General Manager at Road & Rail Services, Rufus oversees operations across Florida, leading nearly 160 team members with a relentless focus on safety, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
Meet Nate Orndorf, a dedicated logistics and field services professional making a significant impact in the oil and gas industry. As North American Field Services Manager at Syensqo Oil & Gas Solutions, Nate leads with a problem-solving mindset, a passion for operational efficiency, and a strong commitment to his team’s success. Nate is a member of the National Industrial Transportation League’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Program.
Meet Rick Stewart, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the rail industry and one of the proud members of the The National Industrial Transportation League’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Program. Rick currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Industrial Services at Road & Rail Services, Inc.., a Louisville, Kentucky-based company that provides specialized supply chain support for the rail sector. Throughout his career, Rick has built a reputation grounded in opportunity, leadership, and unwavering integrity.
A Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Business Logistics, Kim Scalzott has built an impressive 18-year career at Armada Supply Chain Solutions, where she currently serves as Director of Operations Support. Her path to logistics was not linear—originally planning to pursue accounting, she discovered her passion for supply chain during her undergraduate studies and never looked back.
Meet Max Rothschiller, a rising professional in the industrial transportation industry and a proud member of the National Industrial Transportation League’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Class. Based in Dallas, Texas, Max serves as a Project Planner at Trinity Industries, Inc., where he plays a critical role in the strategic planning and execution of railcar manufacturing and maintenance.
Jonathan Griffiths is the Manager of Rail Transportation for Nestlé Purina North America and an inaugural member of the National Industrial Transportation League’s Emerging Leader Program. Based in St. Louis, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s rail logistics strategy and driving innovation in supply chain operations.
Modern, safe, and efficient infrastructure is the backbone of American commerce and daily life. Recent investment in the nation’s roads, bridges, and public transit systems has enabled safety enhancements and mobility improvements across the country. While progress has been made, much work remains.
The undersigned organizations are united in commitment to work with Congress and the Trump administration to build on this progress and enact a new surface transportation law is imperative, see the full text.
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