Audit & Recommendations
Findings, recommendations, and risks identified by Move By Rail.
Q2 2026 — MBR Recycling
Service performance should be compared with the established baseline before drawing conclusions about improvement. CSX remains the largest source of exposure in the sample, concentrated at Memphis and Birmingham. The illustrative recommendation is to evaluate 19 cars for retirement based on age, utilization, condition, and maintenance history. Estimated annual fleet savings: $180,000 – $240,000.
Illustrative recommendation based on sample data.
Carrier
· 1Escalate CSX Memphis Saturday service to district level
high impact9 missed switches in 14 days, all crew-availability on Saturdays. Recommend documented escalation and a joint operating review with the CSX district team.
Fleet
· 1Retire 19 cars over 32 years old with 3+ bad orders
high impactThe sample review identifies a concentration of bad-order and low-utilization activity among older equipment. Illustrative recommendation is to evaluate 19 cars for retirement based on age, utilization, condition, and maintenance history. Estimated annual fleet savings: $180,000–$240,000. Illustrative recommendation based on sample data.
Process
· 1Standardize service-failure documentation across all 15 sites
med impactThree sites still document by email. Move all sites onto the platform to enable trend analysis and faster dispute packets.
Cost
· 1Pre-bill review for all NS demurrage
med impactCharge review should focus on improving supporting documentation, identifying recurring causes, and tracking dispute status across invoices before payment.
Risk
· 1Reduce constructive placement exposure at Jacksonville
high impactThree constructive placement events in 30 days, each carrying $1,500+ in demurrage exposure. Recommend a written protocol with the CSX local.