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Behind every load of steel, grain and lumber is a workforce that shows up before sunrise and stays until the job is done...
09/04/2026

Behind every load of steel, grain and lumber is a workforce that shows up before sunrise and stays until the job is done.

On Labor Day, we celebrate the railroaders, shippers, mechanics and crews whose work powers the American economy. Modern Rail Capital is proud to play a small part in what you move every day.

Wishing a safe and restful holiday to working families everywhere.

09/02/2026

The "ABCD" giants ADM, Bunge, Cargill and Dreyfus get most of the attention in soy crush. But a wave of expansions and $350 to $500MM greenfield plants across the Midwest is fueling growth beyond the big four.

Jeff Rasmussen maps out who the key players are and where they're building.

08/27/2026

California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and federal tax incentives have turned soybean oil into a valuable feedstock for renewable fuels. Roughly half of all soybean oil produced domestically now goes toward clean fuel production.

Jeff Rasmussen, MRC’s Director of Sales & Marketing, breaks down how that shift flipped the economics of soybeans and put more product on the rails.

Capital constraints, market volatility and unpredictable demand are just some of the challenges MRC helps our shipping c...
08/26/2026

Capital constraints, market volatility and unpredictable demand are just some of the challenges MRC helps our shipping customers navigate, says Ashley Dietiker, MRC's Commercial Operations & Customer Service Manager.

For a deeper dive into why we strive to keep commerce moving in the rail industry, check the comments for a link to Ashley’s great interview.

08/25/2026

Renewable fuel demand has shifted the economics of soybeans. From the major players and plant locations to evolving railcar designs and MRC's growth in the space, there's a lot driving the soybean crush boom.

Jeff Rasmussen, MRC’s Director of Sales & Marketing, shares his insights in this video.

Jeff Rasmussen is headed to Kansas City this month for the Transportation, Elevator & Grain Merchants Association Fall S...
08/20/2026

Jeff Rasmussen is headed to Kansas City this month for the Transportation, Elevator & Grain Merchants Association Fall Symposium! With grain continuing to have a strong year and so many covered hoppers reaching end of life, there will be plenty to talk about.

If you're going, stop by and say hello!

Welcome new President Kevin McHugh to the Modern Rail Capital team! He joined us in August and will officially step into...
08/18/2026

Welcome new President Kevin McHugh to the Modern Rail Capital team!

He joined us in August and will officially step into the role of President on Sept. 1. He brings extensive senior executive experience in the rail industry and will play a pivotal role leading our next phase of growth.

Kevin takes over for Kevin Cook, who will remain an advisor to the MRC board after serving as MRC President since 2021.

Open Top Mill Gondolas are the go-to car for scrap, steel and heavy bulk loads.If you’re looking to lease these gondolas...
08/12/2026

Open Top Mill Gondolas are the go-to car for scrap, steel and heavy bulk loads.

If you’re looking to lease these gondolas, we have some newly built cars available in our fleet. See the specs of these gondolas here: https://bit.ly/4jQMHzi

From reliability and safety to the shift toward digital railroads, Ashley Dietiker, MRC's Commercial Operations & Custom...
08/11/2026

From reliability and safety to the shift toward digital railroads, Ashley Dietiker, MRC's Commercial Operations & Customer Service Manager, shares what rail customers value most today. For the full breakdown, check the comments for a link to the video.

Nick Smith, MRC's Director of Sales & Marketing, shares what it takes to serve shippers across the U.S., Canada, and Mex...
07/30/2026

Nick Smith, MRC's Director of Sales & Marketing, shares what it takes to serve shippers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Nick covers tariffs, cross-border growth, and where MRC sees the biggest opportunities through 2030 in the full Q&A in the comments.

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