A driver shortage, port congestion, labor and trade disputes, and other distribution snags all eventually lead to increased costs for consumers.

IANR serves upper Midwest agricultural markets, handling various agriculture and food commodities.

Though legislation has helped prevent railroad strikes, rail performance remains a large issue for the overall US economy.

According to the associations, a strike would further worsen inflation and the supply chain for the pet food industry.

Dozens of groups have signed a letter urging congressional action to avert impending rail labor strikes.

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen union have rejected the tentative agreement.

The agreement was reached hours before a strike was scheduled to begin.

The National Grain and Feed Association expressed its support of the new Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act.

According to the company, the proposed merger would help improve transit times, infrastructure and service.

In response to the merger between CP and KCS, CN is asking for the KCS divestiture line as a merger condition.