How Guttman Energy Helps the Rail and Trucking Industries Keep Moving with Bulk Fuel Programs
When you think of transportation, you might picture your family car or the local bus or subway. Your first thought probably isn’t a traditional train. While the rail industry isn’t the center of society as it once was, it is still a vital piece of our everyday lives. The rail and trucking industries are some of the biggest fuel consumers, and Guttman Energy is dedicated to supporting these industries through affordable and reliable fuel delivery.
The Importance of Railways
Think trains are a thing of the past? Think again. Railroads operate in 49 states and the District of Columbia, covering the vast majority of the United States. Rail customers can consume anywhere from 40,000 to 60,000 gallons of fuel daily. Railways won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. The Federal Highway Administration predicts that U.S. freight activity will rise to 28.7 billion tons per year by 2050.
Railways hold a special advantage over road transportation: trains can carry much larger items than what trucks can handle. Freight rail is a good option for transporting chemicals, coal, crude oil, motor vehicles and parts, and more. Even when carrying something as simple as food, trains can outdo traditional road transport. One railcar can hold enough flour for over 250,000 loaves of bread or enough corn to feed 37,000 chickens for their entire lives!
Not only are railroads effective at moving large crowds or cargo, but they are safer than other modes of transport. Since 2000, train accidents have decreased by a stunning 28%. On top of that, the past decade was the safest ever for the freight rail industry. By supporting safe methods of transportation, we can get people and products from Point A to Point B with less stress for everyone involved.
How Guttman Energy is Helping
Guttman Energy works hard to provide bulk fuel and delivery services at critical operation points for rail lines throughout the eastern United States. We’re happy to provide fixed-price contracts with the flexibility to meet the needs of any operation, big or small.
Each Guttman Energy client works with a personal representative to ensure the highest quality service every day. Our sales and marketing representatives learn everything they can about their customers and their specific needs, allowing us to provide one-of-a-kind fueling solutions. For example, Guttman Energy helped an industry-leading railroad operation trim its fuel budget without sacrificing quality, work toward its sustainability goals, and properly plan for market outages.
Working with Guttman Energy
The team at Guttman Energy understands how important it is for rail companies to have access to fuel where and when they need it. Our risk management and inventory management solutions constantly evolve to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently. We’re always available to listen to your concerns or answer your questions about anything fuel.
For more information about working with Guttman Energy for your fuel needs, contact Ryan Wolfe at (724) 516-1486 or reach out to the Guttman team through our website’s Contact page.
