The BL staff performs general administrative tasks to closely monitor and track customer railcar repair and maintenance activities. This includes billing railcars to repair shops, evaluating and approving shop repair estimates, validating repair invoices against estimates, and ensuring repairs are performed properly and in a timely fashion. On average, the staff reviews over 1,000 repair estimates monthly and rejects up to 5% due to inconsistencies. Shippers benefit directly by saving money as a result of incorrect estimates being flagged. Additionally, the BL maintenance group will also assist with negotiating private shop rates ensuring its customers receive competitive shop rates. Furthermore, updates of UMLER, OT-5 filings, OTMA management, and mobile repairs are managed by the BL staff.

Mileage maintenance has recently been added to ensure shippers have a means in which to audit against lease mileage caps and empty mileage. Bi-annually, maintenance personnel will work with customers to analyze maintenance costs and assist clients with preparation of their annual rail fleet maintenance budget. Monthly and quarterly reporting is provided to ensure customers are kept informed. Most importantly, in a changing regulatory environment, the BL staff ensures customers’ railcar fleets remain compliant, reducing the likelihood of costly fines and providing the peace of mind shippers deserve.

About Bourque Logistics

Used by over 120 rail shippers in North America, Bourque Logistics provides rail operations software for industrial shippers. Its automated rail logistics system has provided significant and ongoing value since 1989 with RAILTRAC®, YardMaster®, RateServer®, and other tools that address all facets of rail shippers’ needs and integrate seamlessly with their ERP systems. Its Shipper BI™ tool provides managers real time intelligence and trending to manage complex distribution and logistics.

Bourque Logistics’ tools are redundant, cloud-based systems for rail and motor carrier shipment operations for loading and shipping, bill of lading submission, tracking and trace, 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.

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