This month’s Dispatch is here, and it’s packed with Watco news. Inside, we reveal which team members recently received industry awards, share details on Operation Lifesaver, Inc.'s upcoming See Tracks? Think Train® Week, and more. https://lnkd.in/gsn4UY3G
Watco
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Pittsburg, Kansas 45,549 followers
About us
Watco is a full-service supply chain solutions provider specializing in rail, transloading, and logistics. Any Mode, any material, and any market – our integrated services allow us to meet our customers’ needs no matter how small or complex. At Watco, our culture centers on our Foundation Principles, reflecting the importance placed on customers, team members, and safety. It’s our belief that taking care of these areas is the right way to take care of business. And as a result, we’re proud to be a most-loved workplace.
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http://www.watco.com
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- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburg, Kansas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Railroad, Switching, Ports, Logistics, Design and Engineering, Real Estate and Industrial Development, Warehousing, Material Handling and Storage, Wind Energy Logistics, Freight Transportation, Intermodal, Marine Terminals, Transload Terminals, Railcar Repair and Maintenance, Supply Chain, Railcar Storage, Transloading, Vessel Charter, Cargo Handling, Trucking, Stevedoring, Inventory Management, Barge , and Marine Operations
Locations
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315 W. 3rd Street
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762, US
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8000 W 110th St.
Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66210, US
Employees at Watco
Updates
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Today we celebrate Jesus Cepeda, a U.S. Navy veteran and dedicated team member, who recently retired after 25 years at Watco’s mobile mechanical shop in Medina, Texas. https://bit.ly/40y9gjX
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Our team, customers, and community can count on Equipment Coordinator Drew Martin. Read why he’s the most recent Extra Mile Award winner: https://bit.ly/3TiR8qr.
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Veterans offer many of the qualities, including leadership, integrity, and adaptability, that Watco is looking for in a teammate. #NationalHireAVeteranDay https://lnkd.in/gf2DcNgR
Watco’s Military Talent Recruitment Program
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Looking for a property that fits your business’ needs? Use GeoConnect to search locations across Watco’s network that offer multimodal access, established infrastructure, and other key features. https://buff.ly/9jBxylg. #siteselection #industrialdevelopment
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In case you missed it: Earlier this summer, Watco’s Port Birmingham opened a new 25,000-square-foot warehouse designed specifically for steel commodities. https://bit.ly/3ToIS8m
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Walking on railroad tracks is not only dangerous, it’s illegal. That’s why our newest Safe Performance Award winners David Jackson and Garrett Ferree recently intervened after noticing a teen walking down the tracks. Find out how they helped him at https://bit.ly/3ZYmwOE.
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Rickey Moore may have left the Louisville terminal, but he didn’t leave the team. Read why this equipment operator stays close post-retirement after his 41-year career: https://bit.ly/402RbdM.
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Four Plaquemine Industrial Rail Services team members worked through freezing weather and power outages to prevent a customer from shutting down, earning the Q2 One Watco Award. Read more: https://bit.ly/44tAsBM.
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Union Pacific Railroad honors Watco with a 2024 Chemical Transportation Safety Pinnacle Award! We're proud to be recognized for our team's dedication to safety. Thank you to everyone at Watco and to our customers for making this achievement possible. https://lnkd.in/gtVE9XCg
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