American Railcar Repair

06/15/2026

The previous week our founders David and Chandler Horak had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Railway Interchange Expo in Omaha, NE. These events are exciting, not only to meet new people and companies in the rail industry, but also to be one of the first to see and hear about new advances in rail technology, as well as new directions rail services are looking towards. Can't wait for the next one!

05/24/2026

American Railcar Repair would like to give a huge Thank You to the courageous men and women who have given their lives in defense of our great nation. It is because of the courage and sacrifices of those brave service members that we can live our free and peaceful lives here in the United States. Please take a moment to remember those we have lost, and give thanks for the gift of freedom they have ensured for us.

05/21/2026

The beginning of May marked the graduation of our founder and leader David Horak from the 10KSB program offered by Goldman-Sachs. After 12 weeks of classes, intense study of markets, analytics and finances, David and a group of small business owners from all over Iowa dedicated themselves to taking the next step in evolving their businesses and themselves as business leaders. We are so proud of David and what he has accomplished, and can’t wait to see what new direction American Railcar Repair takes in the future!

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

You never know when and where you'll find American Railcar Repair!

02/20/2026

Owner David Horak was accepted and just completed the intro for Goldman Sachs’ “10,000 Small Businesses” course. Operating for over a decade and designed by Babson College, the multi-week education program focuses on managing and growing small businesses. Together with weekly classes and discussions, and one-on-one workshops, we’re excited to see what and how we can evolve American Railcar Repair in 2026!

02/02/2026

Safety Mondays: It can take up to the length of 2 full football fields for a train to come to a complete stop. Therefore, a train will always have priority over cars, pedestrians, and even emergency vehicles like ambulances and cop cars.

01/30/2026

Thought of the Day: Never regret anything that has happened in your life, it cannot be changed, undone or forgotten. So take it as a lesson learned and move on.

01/28/2026

Quote of the Day: It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. – Marcus Aurelius

01/26/2026

Safety Mondays: Bridge reports ensure safety. Professional engineers evaluate whether bridges are safe to use. These reports are shared with agencies, including states, through the FRA—but not released publicly to protect infrastructure security.