Watco in the News

Watco Ranks as One of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes. Watco made the Forbes list of top mid-sized companies by scoring positively based on Watco team members’ input on work-related topics such as working conditions, salary, potential for development, and company image.

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Rachael Peterson, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, was named a Railway Age “Fast Trackers” 20 Under 40. Each year, the magazine spotlights 20 individuals who are under the age of 40 and are making positive impacts on the rail industry and their company.

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Watco Logistics Teams Up with Crowley to create a comprehensive land and offshore logistics solution for energy producers.

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Laura McNichol, Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations, joined industry experts in a webinar hosted by the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association and Railway Age magazine. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (N.J.), chair of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials was joined by McNichol, CN Railway’s Assistant Vice President & Head of U.S. Public & Government Affairs David Woodruff and TGA Association Management Solutions President Matt Ginsberg to discuss what the rail industry and its contractors can expect from the new presidential administration. Sustainability is also a goal for the Biden administration, and rail is the most eco-friendly surface freight transportation.

“Our industry works so well together. Class I railroads might have differing objectives from short lines sometimes, but we’re regulated similarly. We can agree on safety and economic goals and work toward them together. This industry is nationwide, but still close-knit. We’re looking forward to working with the new administration to continue to innovate and build on the U.S. rail infrastructure,” McNichol said.

Watco to Operate the Ringneck & Western Railroad in South Dakota following the finalizing of the sale of the Mitchell to Rapid City (MRC) Rail Line. Read more