“As an intermodal logistics company, we’re thrilled to see these railroads join forces. A single-line coast-to-coast rail service will make shipping more efficient than ever—no handoffs in between means faster deliveries, easier scheduling and greater reliability for our containers. This merger will let us work with one integrated rail partner from origin to destination, which translates to better service for our customers and our drivers. RoadOne fully supports the UP–NS merger because it will strengthen the intermodal supply chain and help us serve shippers better than ever.”

“Merging these railroads into one network is a big win for domestic logistics. A single-line, coast-to-coast service means no mid-route handoffs, so containers will reach their destinations faster and with fewer complications. For Dassler and our customers, this translates to more reliable deliveries and a smoother supply chain nationwide. We fully support the UP–NS merger because it will help us deliver even better service to American businesses.”

“It will be fascinating to watch, provided the UP Norfolk Southern transaction goes forward. Number one, that's a really impressive network that they're going to have in place. We have a lot of experience, obviously, with UP because we probably send more on UP than any other railroad. Their efficiency has been very good. … So we don't look at it and feel that there's any peril to our business. They are good business partners. They move material for us from producing locations to yards throughout the United States.”

“We wholeheartedly support this merger and the vision of a truly transcontinental railroad. Union Pacific’s strong Gulf Coast network has long been the backbone of our petrochemical logistics operations. Linking that network directly with Norfolk Southern’s East Coast routes will create unprecedented efficiencies. It means the plastic pellets and other products we handle can reach key markets faster and more seamlessly than ever. In short, it’s a win for shippers and for the entire supply chain.”

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“This is a significant breakthrough in U.S. freight transportation. By knitting together a coast-to-coast rail network, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are creating new efficiencies that will benefit everyone – from logistics providers like us, to our customers, to the end consumers. As a company that operates thousands of trucks and thousands of intermodal containers, we know the power of combining modes. This unified rail system will let us seamlessly integrate our trucking with rail on cross-country shipments like never before. The result will be faster deliveries and lower fuel usage, which is great news for American businesses.”

“Railroads have long been the backbone of our country’s transportation network. This merger fortifies that backbone, and we’re proud to stand behind it every step of the way.”

"As an 83-year-old trucking company, we have seen dramatic changes in the logistics industry over the years and the creation of a seamless coast-to-coast rail carrier would be one more step toward improving the transportation infrastructure. We support the additional movement of goods by rail across the country while still maintaining a strong truck network for the final delivery miles. The potential improvement in transit times, and reduced transportation costs, across the United States via a nationwide rail service is better for supply chains and consumers. We support the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger as the next phase of service improvements in the movement of goods within the United States."

“Ironhorse Resources has long benefited from our strong connections with Union Pacific, and we fully support its merger with Norfolk Southern. This combination will give our customers direct rate access to an even greater number of markets, expanding opportunities and creating meaningful value for shippers across our network.”

“The proposed merger represents a reasoned and logical step forward for the national rail system. The combined network should unlock efficiencies that benefit all stakeholders—from large and small shippers, communities and consumers, and railroads and logistics providers. Rio Grande Pacific looks forward to collaborating with the newly combined railroad to help our shippers capitalize on new routing options, new potential markets and growing service enhancements. We’ve long advocated for greater operational alignment in the freight rail industry. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, as one, will deliver world-class safety cultures, more reliable service, and new opportunities for regional railroads like ours to contribute to a dynamic national freight solution.”

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“Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern coming together is a significant step forward for our industry. As a data-driven logistics company, we know how valuable a unified coast to coast rail network will be. It means one set of standards, smoother information flow, and ultimately a faster, more reliable movement of goods for our customers. We fully support this merger and look forward to the improvements it will bring to U.S. freight service.”

"It’s only fitting that America’s largest railroad, Union Pacific, joins forces with Norfolk Southern to become exactly what our country needs to compete — and win — for every American citizen. By design, the UP-NS combination will revive American manufacturing, create high-quality careers, and use commerce as a powerful conduit to connect people like never before."

“Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern joining forces is tremendous news for intermodal transportation. As an intermodal marketing company, MODE Global looks forward to converting even more long-haul truck freight to rail thanks to this coast-to-coast network. The improved transit times and single-carrier service will mean faster, more reliable deliveries for our customers and lower shipping costs for beneficial cargo owners. Ultimately, those savings will benefit the entire American economy – when shippers save, consumers do too. We fully support this merger and hope to see it approved, because it will make freight transport cheaper and better for everyone.”

“As a fourth-generation trucking executive, I’ve seen our industry evolve from my great-grandfather’s Model T to today’s Intermodal networks. A seamless coast-to-coast rail carrier is something we’ve dreamed about for years. This merger lets us combine the best of rail and trucking — moving freight farther with less fuel and fewer emissions, then delivering the last mile by truck. It means faster transit, greater capacity, and lower costs. For our customers, that translates to improved supply chain efficiency and savings we can pass on to consumers. It’s better for our business, our customers, and the country.”

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“We are thrilled to see Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces. This merger is a game-changer for the industry, creating a coast-to-coast railroad that will make shipping more efficient than ever. For our customers, it means they’ll be able to move goods from one end of the country to the other on a single railroad, which translates to faster delivery and lower transportation costs. We’ve witnessed first-hand the power of combining truck and rail through our partnership with Norfolk Southern – our Chicago transload facility saw a 62% surge in volume after NS invested in it. With these railroads united, we’re excited to see even greater opportunities to help businesses streamline their supply chains. The Transload Group fully supports this merger and urges its swift approval. Railroads have always been the backbone of America’s freight transportation. This merger brings that backbone to its strongest form yet, and we’re proud to support it every step of the way.”

“Wildcat is completely supportive of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger. We understand the inherent and complex challenges in any railroad’s operation. This merger will obviously present numerous opportunities for decreased friction and increased efficiency gains, and will result in a decrease to Uinta Wax’s reputational risk as well as negative financial impacts to our customers. We have worked with Union Pacific’s management for many years and believe wholeheartedly that they will capitalize and capture the many opportunities available in this merger.”

"As a business that ships our product from the Southeastern U.S. to consumers in the West, we think that having seamless connections from origin to destination would benefit our operation greatly. The simplicity and efficiency of a coast-to-coast rail carrier is a concept, that in my opinion, is long overdue. We look forward to the many benefits that combining the Union Pacific and the Norfolk Southern will bring to shippers and receivers of rail-transported commodities.”

“Yes, we'll be more competitive to get cargo to the Eastern seaboard of the US for several reasons. Number one, you'll have one company that carries your cargo from LA to New York to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, et cetera, all the way down the Eastern seaboard. Today, that cargo gets handed off in Northern Chicago … from the UP to an East Coast railroad.”

“One timely topic that we believe is important to address is the impact of the announced merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on the future of the intermodal industry, as well as Hub Group and its potential growth. For context, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are the exclusive rail partners of Hub Group in the United States. For decades, we have worked collaboratively with both companies to drive growth and scale our operations through excellent service and commercial alignment. The proposed merger presents a new and exciting opportunity for our partnership to grow and be differentiated. There are several catalysts that should create significant incremental intermodal conversion from over the road, including improved fluidity in the gateways, leading to faster transits and better asset utilization, enhanced fuel efficiency, and access to additional lanes of market. These enhancements should lead to a large opportunity for intermodal conversion due to improved reliability and service quality as well as improved freight economics.”