Category: Announcements
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AllTranstek Promotes James Dinell to Lead Technical Services Team
AllTranstek, L.L.C. recently announced the promotion of James Dinell to Vice President, Technical Services. This promotion will allow for the continued focus and growth of this highly specialized segment within AllTranstek’s portfolio of services. As Vice President, Dinell has assumed overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of AllTranstek’s four industry leading technical groups – nondestructive testing, welding & special processes, regulatory compliance, fleet engineering, and inspection services.
Dinell joined AllTranstek in 1999 where he was instrumental in the formation of AllTranstek’s technical services group, and during his tenure, held a progression of leadership roles within the company. Dinell holds the distinction as an ASNT Level III certification in 8 methods of nondestructive testing and is an American Welding Society Senior Certified Welding Inspector. He has also been a prominent voice on many AAR task forces and served as the chairman of the AAR Appendix T Task Force for over 11 years.
“Jim is regarded as one of the rail industry’s most highly respected technical professionals. It’s his dedication to quality, excellence and integrity that made this appointment to lead our team a natural fit. We’re very excited that Jim will now be expertly guiding our team, and our customers through the ever increasingly complex regulatory environment.” said Jeff Wilson, AllTranstek’s President.
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USDOT Repeals ECP Brake Rule
On December 4, 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation repealed the FRA’s 2015 ruling that unit trains transporting hazardous or flammable materials be equipped with electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes. Freight railroads were required to comply by January 1, 2021, or reduce speeds to a maximum of 30 miles per hour.
Reviews and studies of the rule completed by the National Academies of Sciences Transportation Research Board (NAS/TRB) found that the ruling, purported to be a superior method compared to other technologies in emergency situations, was “incomplete and unconvincing.” Evidence did not support the assertion that ECP brakes were more effective than alternative safety strategies. Consequently, the mandate, described as arbitrary by its opponents, was repealed.
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Promotion of Allison Bernabei at AllTranstek Improves Customer Impact
Downers Grove, IL: AllTranstek, L.L.C. recently announced the promotion of Allison Bernabei to Vice President of Fleet Management Services.
This appointment will unite the fleet management group, which is comprised of three service teams in our Downers Grove, IL and Houston, TX locations, creating a cohesive experience for our customers and our employees.
In her expanded role, Bernabei will focus the core business unit on defining customer requirements and expectations, increasing communication and improving efficiencies while continuing to deliver industry leading service.
“Allison brings a level of dedication to our customers and our team that is unmatched. Her drive for excellence will allow us to better impact all of our services over the lifespan of our customer relationships, which we hold very dearly,” said Jeff Wilson, President of AllTranstek.
Bernabei joined AllTranstek in 1997 and has held a series of progressive leadership positions which have led to the expansion of AllTranstek’s product and services offering.
“We are excited to have Allison in this key role, her industry knowledge and ability to build successful teams will be critical to our continued success as we enhance processes and procedures to provide customers with essential information needed to operate their railcar fleets,” said Andy Schaffer, AllTranstek’s Chief Operating Officer.
