Omaha, Neb.
|April 25, 2022
Union Pacific Railroad today announced that 70 companies have won the 2021 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
“Union Pacific is honored to partner with companies that share our commitment to the safe transportation of chemicals and, in the process, the protection of the environment. This award recognizes the work these companies do every single day to prevent releases and safeguard the communities where we all live and work,” said Jacque Bendon, vice president-Industrial, Marketing and Sales.
Union Pacific's Hazardous Materials Safety team supports customers with joint rail safety training programs and rail car inspections.
The 2021 Pinnacle Award winners are:
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