Company Profile
Association of American Railroads
Company Overview
Founded in 1934, the AAR is the world's leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry. Headquartered in Washington DC, AAR is a 501(c)(6) trade association. Its members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. AAR owns two for-profit subsidiaries, Transportation Technology Center, Inc., headquartered in Pueblo, Colorado, which focuses on research and test activities, and Railinc Corp. in Cary, North Carolina, which provides information technology products and services.
Company History
Policy Making
Working with elected officials and leaders in Washington, DC, AAR works to advance sound public policy that supports the interests of the freight rail industry to ensure it will continue to meet America's transportation needs today and tomorrow.
Standard Setting
As the standard setting organization for North America's railroads, AAR establishes safety, security, and operating standards that provide for seamless and safe operations across America's 140,000 mile freight rail network.
Industry Data, Reports, and Publications
AAR prepares weekly, quarterly and annual statistical reports providing comprehensive insight into the operations of North America's freight railroads. AAR members can access our publications catalog, covering many aspects of freight railroading from the latest economic statistics to the correct means of loading and securing various freight shipments and research reports from AAR's Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI).
Research and Technology Initiatives
Through its two subsidiaries, the Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI) and Railinc, AAR supports continued research and development projects to enhance the safety, security, and efficiency of the railroad industry. TTCI is the world's leading research, development, and testing facility, and develops next-generation advancements in safety and operational efficiency. Railinc serves as the rail industry's leading resource for rail data, information technology, and information services, and uses one of the world's largest data networks to track customer shipments.
Benefits
The Association of American Railroads offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, flexible spending plans, voluntary life and long term care insurance plans, in addition to vacation, personal, and sick leave.