OmniTRAX Expanding Ohio Rail-Ready Sites
Denver-based OmniTRAX is linking with customers interested in locating in northwest Ohio.
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: Building Better Communities Through Industrial Development
As part of a special series in Railway Age’s March 2021 issue, 11 North American railroad CEOs address the daunting challenges the freight rail industry faces as the 21st century enters its third decade—from operations and technology to marketing and growth. Here, Dean Piacente, CEO of OmniTRAX, discusses his company’s “hyper-localized approach” to growth within the towns and counties served.
Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub Launches
A 2,600-acre master planned multi-modal industrial park has reached dual milestones, reports partners OmniTRAX and the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority in Georgia.
Rail Ready: OmniTRAX Partners With Sand Springs
Denver-based OmniTRAX is linking with customers interested in locating in Sand Springs, Okla.
CTC Allocates $6.45MM for Short Line Improvement Projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) will distribute $6.45 million to seven short line railroad infrastructure projects.
Piacente Tapped to Lead OmniTRAX
OmniTRAX has appointed Dean Piacente CEO. He will start Feb. 1 at the Denver-based short line and transportation management company.
OmniTRAX Honors 35 Safe Shippers
Denver-based OmniTRAX has presented awards to 35 short line railroad customers that shipped or received “qualifying loaded cars with no accidental releases in the previous year.”
OmniTRAX: Growing Georgia Business
Denver-based OmniTRAX is linking rail-served properties along its 16-mile Georgia Woodlands Railroad (GWRC) with customers interested in locating in the Washington, Ga., area.
OmniTRAX, Short Line Affiliates Support Local Communities (Updated)
Denver-based OmniTRAX is supporting communities across its short line railroad and intermodal network during the pandemic. From California to New Jersey, it has recently partnered with five of its affiliates to provide donations and volunteer service.
High Profile: OmniTRAX CEO Shuba Moves to Parent Company; R.J. Corman Names Donfris CFO
Kevin Shuba, who has served as CEO of OmniTRAX since 2013, has accepted a new role with the short line railroad and transportation management company’s parent organization, The Broe Group. R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC has appointed Michael Donfris as Chief Financial Officer.