Modern Rail Capital

06/01/2026

What is an expert looking for when they inspect tank cars? MRC VP of Operations, Rob Sech, has a breakdown of what goes into this critical inspection stage to ensure safety and compliance.

05/29/2026

Our VP of Operations Robert Sech will be presenting at Railway Interchange on the historical and current tank qualification process. Be sure to stop by and ask Rob any questions you have! He’ll be joined at the conference by Kevin Cook and George Abraham, and the MRC team would love to talk if you’re in Omaha for this event.

05/29/2026

Are there significant differences in testing and inspecting tank cars compared to other car types? Our expert Rob Sech breaks down the key differences in this short video.

05/28/2026

Beyond finding the proper-sized tank car for your specific shipping needs, Rob Sech breaks down the potential risks of mis-specifying a tank car.

05/26/2026

New build or retrofit? With the FAST Act deadline looming, Rob Sech discusses how shippers should view DOT-117Js and DOT-117Rs to ensure a smooth transition away from outdated tank cars.

05/22/2026

Testing and inspection are critical for keeping railcars in service for shippers. In this Q&A, Rob Sech, MRC’s VP of Operations, dives deep into the key aspects to check with DOT-117 tank cars.

Check out this insightful discussion here: Check out the Q&A here: https://www.mrc-rail.com/qa-rob-sech-on-trends-inspection-and-testing-of-dot-117-tank-cars/

Rob Sech, MRC’s VP of Operations, shares his thoughts on DOT-117 tank cars, including upcoming FAST Act deadlines, inspection and testing of tank cars.

05/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Christine Peterson on her well-deserved promotion to Vice President of Contracts, Legal & HR, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer!

With 15 years at MRC and 18 years in the rail industry, Christine's dedication, expertise, and leadership have made a lasting impact. We are especially proud to celebrate her as JAML's first female officer and look forward to her continued leadership and success.

05/19/2026

This wide-ranging interview with our VP of Operations, Rob Sech, is packed with insights into DOT-117 tank car questions, including:

1- With the FAST Act deadline approaching, how should shippers view DOT-117J cars (new builds) vs. DOT-117R (retrofit)?
2- What are the potential risks of mis-specifying a tank car?
3- How different is testing tank cars compared to other car types?
4- What do you look for when inspecting/testing a tank car?
5- How were tank cars inspected/tested 30 years ago?
6- How are tank cars inspected/tested today?
7- Could the FAST Act deadline get accelerated?

https://youtu.be/oKG35nskn6g

MRC VP of Operations Rob Sech breaks down everything shippers, lessors, and fleet managers need to know about DOT-117 tank cars — from the FAST Act retrofit ...

05/06/2026

We’re a week away from hitting the links at the Traffic Club of Chicago Golf Outing! Whether it’s between shots on the course on May 13 or during drinks and dinner on May 14, we love connecting with fellow professionals about the state of the rail industry.

04/23/2026

Chemical shippers have several factors to consider, including whether to own or lease their railcars. MRC’s Jason Lutz shares his expertise about chemical shipping by answering these 5 critical questions.