Close Clearance
Close Clearance
Any track clearance not in compliance with the requirements of RJC’s current Standard Guidelines and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Private Sidetracks.
Carrier Car
Carrier Car
Any railcar owned or leased by a rail common carrier.
Carrier
Carrier
RJC and any other participating rail common carrier.
Carmack Amendment
Carmack Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code, section 11706, and associated regulations.
Car Hire
Car Hire
When an equipment owner “rents” out a railcar to be used by railroads, and the railroads then compensate the equipment owner based on factors such as time and mileage.
Bureau of Explosives Tariff
Bureau of Explosives Tariff
The Bureau of Explosives Tariff No. ICC BOE 6000- Series covers regulations prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the handling of hazardous materials.
Assignee
Assignee
A shipper who has requested and been assigned specific cars.
Assigned Car
Assigned Car
A car of any ownership that is specifically requested and is assigned to a shipper by RJC.
Actual Placement
Actual Placement
The placement of a railcar at origin or destination, or any other agreed upon point, for loading or unloading.
AAR
AAR
The Association of American Railroads is the industry’s leading trade organization, and is dedicated to improving the efficiency, safety and service of the railroad industry.