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ADVANTAGES OF RAIL
Trains move a ton of freight an average of 436 miles on a single gallon of diesel fuel
Rail fuel efficiency has increased 80% over the past 25 years
A single intermodal train can take up to 280 trucks (equivalent to 1,100 cars) off highways
In 2006, railroads removed more than 12 million trucks from highways
The next generation of locomotives will reduce emissions of particulate matter by 90% and nitrogen oxide by 80%
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BNSF COMMUNITY UPDATE
It’s been a busy spring for Team BNSF! Most recently, BNSF was a key sponsor of a Community Leadership Reception to honor the important work being done by the Diverse Alliance of Chambers of Long Beach. Long Beach City Councilman Dee Andrews delivered the keynote address on Thursday to more than 150 local residents, business owners, corporate sponsors and local chambers of commerce.
BNSF also sponsored the 13th Annual Wilmington Family Picnic, which drew several hundred people to Banning Park on June 14th. Visitors to the BNSF booth learned about rail safety and the proposed Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) facility, while enjoying food and festivities.
BNSF also supported and attended a number of other community events, including:
- Lomita Chamber of Commerce 2008 Golden Apple Awards
- Grand Grunion Gala (Cabrillo Marine Aquarium)
- Long Beach Police Dept. 40th Annual Awards Ceremony
- Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce World Trade Week Luncheon
- San Pedro Lions Club Humanitarian of the Year Dinner
NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR BNSF’S LOS ANGELES DIVISION
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The Los Angeles Division came under new leadership on May 1, 2008 when Chuck Potempa was promoted to General Manager, replacing Richard Ebel, who has been named General Manager, Twin Cities Division. Chuck began his career with the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad in 1993 working with international steamship customer accounts. Two years later, Chuck moved to Southern California as an Assistant Hub Manager, and has been here ever since. He’s held various roles with the company over the years, most recently as Terminal Superintendent of Hobart Yard in Los Angeles, where he helped significantly expand BNSF’s on-dock business following the opening of the Alameda Corridor in 2002. Chuck also oversaw the growth of Hobart Yard and of recent changes designed to better handle trains and meet customer needs.
Originally from Chicago, Chuck holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Illinois. After serving seven years in the Marine Corps, he earned his MBA in Operations and Logistics Management from The Ohio State University. Chuck and his wife Jane very much enjoy living in Southern California and look forward to the challenges and rewards ahead.
BNSF — A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
In partnership with Long Beach City College and VirtualJobShadow.com, created by Career Corner Digital, a leading video network for recruitment, two BNSF employees participated in a virtual job shadow program to discuss what they do and the opportunities they’ve had working for BNSF.
Eric Harlow, a train electrician, and Jeff Gomez, a railcar inspector, were among 18 men and women who work in goods-movement related jobs featured in a series of videos (click on "play video"). Each video includes a career description, required education, earnings, internships, mentoring, future outlook, a Q&A and additional links.
To learn more about job opportunities with BNSF, click here.
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