BNSF
BNSF on Nov. 7 reported that 99 customers have earned its Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail in 2024.
The annual award, established in 1997, recognizes shippers who transport a minimum of 500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials during the previous year and record zero non-accidental releases. These shippers also uphold the ethics of Product Stewardship under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® initiative.
“Safety is a shared responsibility, and at BNSF, we value strong partnerships that make it possible,” BNSF Vice President of Safety Chad Sundem said. “Recognizing customers who align with our safety standards reflects our commitment to working together to deliver necessary materials more safely than any other mode of land transportation.”
And the honorees are:
- ABERDEEN ENERGY LLC
- AGRIUM US INC.
- ALLIANCE ENERGY SERVICES LLC
- ALTAGAS LTD
- AMERICAS STYRENICS
- ARKEMA INC.
- ASPHALT & FUEL SUPPLY LLC
- AUX SABLE LIQUID PRODUCTS
- BASF CORP.
- BIG RIVER RESOURCES LLC
- BONANZA BIOENERGY LLC
- BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
- BRIDGEPORT ETHANOL LLC
- BUSHMILLS ETHANOL INC.
- CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
- CARGILL INC.
- CENTENNIAL ENERGY LLC
- CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS INC.
- CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL
- CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO.
- CHIEF ETHANOL FUELS INC.
- CHS INC.
- CITGO PETROLEUM CORP.
- COVESTRO LLC
- CVR RENEWABLES WYN LLC
- DAKOTA SPIRIT AGENERGY LLC
- EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
- ELBOW RIVER MARKETING LTD.
- ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC
- ERCO WORLDWIDE
- EXXONMOBIL CORP.
- FLINT HILLS RESOURCES LP
- GOLDEN TRIANGLE ENERGY LLC
- GREEN PLAINS TRADE GROUP LLC
- HARMATTAN GAS PROCESSING LP
- HEREFORD ETHANOL PARTNERS
- HESS CORP.
- HF SINCLAIR REFINING & MARKETING
- HUSKER AG LLC
- HUSKY ENERGY INC.
- INDORAMA VENTURES USA INC.
- INEOS STYROLUTION AMERICA
- INTERNATIONAL RAW MATERIAL
- ITAFOS CONDA LLC
- JR SIMPLOT CO.
- K2 PURE SOLUTIONS LP
- KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS INC.
- KIROS ENERGY MARKETING ULC
- KM LIQUIDS MARKETING LLC
- LINDE INC.
- MARATHON PETROLEUM
- MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS LLC
- MEGLOBAL AMERICAS INC
- METHANEX METHANOL LLC
- MID AMERICA AGRI PRODUCTS
- MOOSE JAW REFINERY PARTNERSHIP
- NEBRASKA CORN PROCESSING LLC
- NGL SUPPLY COMPANY LTD
- NUGEN ENERGY LLC
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP.
- OLIN CORP.
- ONEOK INC.
- OQ CHEMICALS CORP.
- PBF HOLDING COMPANY LLC
- PCS SALES (USA) INC.
- PEMBINA RESOURCE SERVICES
- PENOLES METALS & CHEMICALS
- PETROGAS ENERGY CORP.
- PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP
- PLAINVIEW BIOENERGY LLC
- PLYMOUTH ENERGY LLC
- POET BIOREFINING
- REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH
- REDFIELD ENERGY LLC
- RIO TINTO MINERALS
- RPMG LLC
- SANDHILLS RENEWABLE ENERGY
- SEABOARD ENERGY MARKETING
- SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US
- SIOUXLAND ENERGY COOPERATION
- SM ENERGY CO.
- SOLVAY AMERICA INC.
- SOUTHWEST IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY
- SUNCOR ENERGY MARKETING INC.
- TARGA RESOURCES INC.
- TAUBER OIL CO.
- THE ANDERSONS INC.
- THE DOW CHEMICAL CO.
- THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC.
- THE MOSAIC CO.
- TRAFIGURA COMMODITIES MARKETING
- TRECORA HYDROCARBONS LLC
- UNITED ENERGY TRADING LLC
- UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
- US OIL & REFINING CO.
- VANTAGE CORN PROCESSORS LLC
- WE HEREFORD LLC
- WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP.
In related developments, earlier this year CN recognized 213 shippers with Safe Handling Awards for 2024 and Union Pacific honored 147 chemical shippers for their dedication and commitment to safety with 2024 Pinnacle Awards.
“BNSF operating teams are sustaining improved service performance as we move through the first week of November,” the Class I railroad reported Nov. 7. “Car velocity has increased compared to the previous week and is steady with the average for the month of October. Average terminal dwell remains consistent with that of the previous week and month, and our local service compliance measure exceeds 90%.”
It also reported that every month so far in 2025, from January through October, “our teams have turned in the lowest dwell in our company’s history for that month.” BNSF said it has “focused hard on reducing dwell at our facilities, which is the average time a railcar spends in a terminal before continuing toward its destination. The lower, the better.”
CN / CPKC
WXN recently unveiled the winners of the 2025 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, celebrating 102 women “whose leadership, innovation, and impact are transforming industries, organizations, and communities across the country.” The winners will be honored in person at the 23rd annual Top 100 Awards Gala, hosted at the Fairmont Royal York Toronto on Nov. 27.
Winners were selected by WXN’s Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership, a partnership of corporations that the association describes as being “committed to helping women rise and lead.” Winners span the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
With 11 categories, the Top 100 Awards highlight the contributions of women at every stage of their careers across industries:
- CN Executive Leaders (CN-sponsored)
- CPKC Skilled Trades (CPKC-sponsored)
- Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs, presented by Postmedia
- Amex Emerging Leaders
- Entrepreneurs
- RBC Future Leaders
- Food Industry Award, presented by Skip
- Professionals
- STEM
- Board of Directors
- WXN Hall of Fame
“This year marks CN’s first time sponsoring the CN Executive Leaders category, a moment to recognize 16 outstanding women whose leadership breaks barriers, drives innovation, and inspires future generations to dream bigger,” CN reported via social media. “We’re proud to stand with these remarkable leaders and the women who move us forward.” The 16 women are from these companies: Sun Life, KJ Harrison Investors, PwC, Terry Fox Foundation, Desjardins Group, BDO Canada, LLP, RBC, Skip, Events East Group, Metrolinx, Toronto Metropolitan University, Kruger Products Inc., Vermilion Energy Inc., University of Manitoba, Bombardier, and TELUS.
In the CPKC Skilled Trades category, 11 women recognized for “contribut[ing] immense value and demonstrate[ing] excellence in skilled trades, product or service innovation, and community involvement.” They are from the following companies: Just Working Construction Inc., Build a Dream (two), Ontario Masonry Training Centre, Women on Site, IBEW Local Union 804, Heffner Lexus, Smart Local 285, UBC Local 93, SaskPower, and Guns N’ Hoses Roofing & Contracting.
“This year has tested what it means to rise boldly, and our Top 100 Award Winners have shown us what it means to answer the call,” said Sherri Stevens, owner and CEO of WXN. “They’ve turned setbacks into breakthroughs, uncertainty into courage, and ambition into real impact. Their achievements light a path for others, proving that strength, confidence and purpose are unstoppable—and that when women rise boldly, they change the whole world around them.”
WXN has celebrated 1,833 women with a Top 100 Award since the program launched in 2012. Past winners include Top 100 winners such as Lisa LaFlamme, award-winning international journalist; Princess Sarah Culberson, Princess of Sierra Leone; The Honourable Rona Ambrose, former leader of Canada’s Official Opposition in the House of Commons; and Dr. Makaziwe Mandela, global activist, head of the House of Mandela and the daughter of Nelson Mandela.
UP
UP employees this fall supported the 2025 United Way workplace giving campaign, raising $690,000 to benefit nearly 100 United Way chapters across the railroad’s 23-state network.
During United Way’s citywide day of service in Omaha, 80 Finance employees volunteered at eight local nonprofits painting facilities, wrapping diapers, preparing food, and organizing supplies to help neighbors and community members.
Teams throughout the railroad’s system drove participation with creative events designed to engage employees across all shifts, according to UP. Activities included prize raffles, pizza parties, trick-or-treat candy deliveries and team meals.
UP reported that its leadership team played a key role: CEO Jim Vena and senior leaders connected with employees and nonprofit representatives at the railroad’s annual Community Village event; Executive Vice President-Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker and his leadership team handed out popcorn to raise awareness; and Christina Conlin, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, rolled a team treat cart across Law and Risk Management to foster connection.
“It’s inspiring to see our team come together to make a difference,” said Josh Perkes, UP Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, who chaired this year’s campaign.
Since 2005, Union Pacific and its employees have raised more than $20 million through its annual United Way campaign.
