Nov 14, 2023 | Press Releases

RAILTRAC.ai™ Project

RAILTRAC.ai™ Supports Rail Shippers in Rail Operations and Asset Management

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bourque Logistics, a trusted leader in North American industrial logistics systems for over 35 years, announced the launch of its RAILTRAC.ai™ project. Leveraging Bourque’s rail operations tools and decades of experience, RAILTRAC.ai aims to develop advanced tools and capabilities for Bourque Logistics’ customers in critical areas such as railcar repair and compliance, rail shipment management, and switch, load, and shipping operations.

With RAILTRAC.ai, Bourque Logistics continues innovations to meet the evolving needs of North American rail shippers. This project explores the power of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation to enhance the operational efficiency in Bourque systems such as RAILTRAC®, YardMaster®, RAILAcct®, and others. It will optimize processes with automated functions to address day-to-day rail operations and improve decision-making. RAILTRAC.ai will empower fleet managers to streamline their rail shipment processes, reduce costs, and increase overall productivity.

RAILTRAC.ai™ supports logistics professionals in the areas of:

  1. Rail Shipment Management: support for processes that streamline shipment controls and identify potential delays with support of proactive intervention with the railroads to minimize disruptions.

  2. Switch and Load Optimization: support for processes for facility operations that maximize efficiency and minimize idle time so loading facilities can improve asset utilization and reduce operational costs.

  3. Railcar Repair and Compliance:  processes that support rail maintenance specialists in repair management and compliance with regulatory standards. It is being developed in collaboration with its partner Industrial Networks LLC to provide AI functionality via its INetRail™ Repair Shop Solution.

“RAILTRAC.ai continues our team’s efforts to provide evolving, cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We are leveraging our deep expertise in rail logistics with the power of artificial intelligence. Our goal is to develop tools that streamline and help our customers manage their rail operations.”

Bourque and Industrial Networks LLC (INet) will guide development of RAILTRAC.ai technology to serve the maintenance and compliance needs of both railcar owners and maintenance facilities. 

—Steve Bourque, President of Bourque Logistics

About Bourque Logistics

Used by over 140 rail shippers in North America, Bourque Logistics’ shippers tools are redundant, cloud-based systems for rail and motor carrier shipment operations for loading and shipping, bill of lading submission, shipment monitoring, freight costing and payment, fleet accounting, supply chain management, and customized reporting. Bourque’s EDI data services connect shippers with their suppliers, customers, and carriers. They also provide professional services and support for rail fleet expediting and railcar maintenance management.

For more information about RAILTRAC® and Bourque Logistics’ comprehensive suite of rail operations tools, please visit our website bourquelogistics.com.

RAILTRAC®, YardMaster®, RAILAcct®, and RAILTRAC.ai™ are trademarks of Bourque Logistics LLC

Media Contacts:
Bourque Logistics
Ross Heil – 281-362-3868
Bryan Fish – 281-362-6733
368169@email4pr.com

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The merger of Bourque Logistics and AllTranstek in January 2025, fueled by a strategic investment of over $100 million from Sixth Street, has established a dominant, unified force in the rail logistics and asset management sector. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, the combined entity leverages decades of expertise—with Steve Bourque and Jeff Wilson continuing their leadership—to provide an exhaustive suite of services tailored for rail shippers and maintenance providers.

By integrating their specialized capabilities, the company offers a "cradle-to-grave" approach to railcar management. Their expanded service portfolio includes comprehensive fleet management, technical railcar inspections, and regulatory compliance oversight. On the technology side, they provide sophisticated software solutions for automated shipment tracking, freight payment orchestration, and tank car maintenance scheduling. Furthermore, the partnership enhances their ability to offer strategic consulting and mechanical services, such as engineering support and fleet health monitoring. This synergy allows clients to streamline complex supply chains through a single, digitized ecosystem, effectively bridging the gap between physical asset maintenance and real-time logistics data. With the backing of Sixth Street’s capital, the merged company is positioned to aggressively innovate, ensuring that rail shippers have access to the most advanced tools for optimizing fleet utilization and reducing operational costs.