UTLX - Jargon

Tank Car Jargon

Welcome to the Tank Car Jargon Section.

This section is intended for use by the "non-expert" and is not meant to be a definitive source for technical or business information. The intent is to provide the reader with a working knowledge of areas outside of their field of expertise. In addition, this information should be useful in helping to orient newcomers to our company.

Only terms thought to be relevant to tank cars, covered hopper cars, other Union Tank Car fleet cars, the railcar leasing business, and internal fleet management functions are included.

Any reader wishing to call to our attention any errors or wishing to suggest any additions or deletions is encouraged to

This book was compiled by UTLX's Fleet Management departmental quality team of Jim Ruffolo (team leader), Dan Flood, Rick Holcomb, and Phil Mijal.

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