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AAR Car Repair Labor Rate
07/01/2026
The US Car Repair Labor Rate is $178.63, effective July 1, 2026, an increase of approximately 2.34% or $4.08 from the labor rate estimated on April 1, 2026. The increase is a result of a general wage increase for most railroads that is also effective July 1, 2026.
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Future Phase-Out Date for Class 3 Flammable Liquids
04/30/2026
This is a reminder that effective May 1, 2029, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) will prohibit the use of legacy DOT-111 and enhanced CPC-1232 (DOT-111) tank cars for the transportation of all Class 3 flammable liquids, which will include Packing Group II and III, in the United States, including residue shipments.
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Specification for Quality Assurance
03/10/2026
This is a reminder that M-1003 certified facility's Quality Assurance Programs must be updated to reflect the new revision by August 2, 2026.
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