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 was founded in 1969 and is dedicated to serving the heavy and dimensional transportation industry. We are over 400 members strong and growing. Representation includes: Major Class I railroads, shippers, regional and short line railroads, riggers, port authorities, expediters, heavy haul motor carriers, barge and steamship lines, consultants and others involved in moving the "BIG STUFF".
R.I.C.A. takes great pride in communicating with its members. Our association helps our members share ideas and resources aiding in the movement of dimensional shipping.
OUR GOALS
The Railway Industrial Clearance Association is guided by the constitution of our organization. Chartered as a non-profit group, our stated goals are: |
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Explore opportunities (present & future) to solving problems arising from transporting large dimension, excess weight, excess center of gravity or unusual shipments. |
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Improve professional and social cooperation between members. |
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Convene shippers, receivers and railroads to implement and effect common solutions for problems in transportation and related matters through a cooperative effort. |
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Expand member's knowledge through published newsletters, annual meetings, committee work, and other mediums of communication.
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