Chicago Freight Car

At Chicago Freight Car, we know that our experienced and tenured team members with deep industry knowledge set us apart from the others.?Jay Wilensky, our Senior Vice President of Finance, is a shining example of this. Jay is in his second year as Chairman of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Financial Accounting Committee of which he has been a member for 10 years and has recently published?an article in the November/December issue of the ELFA’s Equipment Leasing & Finance (ELF) Magazine "Segment Reporting: Are You in Compliance?" https://lnkd.in/gPzY3dX5

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our loyal customers. You make Chicago Freight Car what it is!

To all veterans, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do.

Congratulations to our CEO, Jeff Walsh, on his recent recognition as a CEO to watch in 2024 by Family Business Magazine!!

CFC, a Sasser Family Companies, is thrilled to share that Sasser Family Companies has received the Great Places To Work certification for the third consecutive year!! ??

CFC’s Presence at This Year’s SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF RAIL SHIPPERS (SWARS) 2024 Semi-Annual Meeting Our team members Michael Kelly Vice President of Sales, and Jim Kennedy, Sales Director Western Region, are attending the SWARS 2024 semi-annual meeting in Houston, TX, October 2-3. Mike and Jim are looking forward to gaining insights into the current state of the rail market and networking opportunities with customers and industry leaders.? #rail

CFC’s Presence at This Year’s Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) Fall 2024 Conference Our team member Michael Kelly, Vice President of Sales, is attending the NEARS Fall 20234 Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, September 25 – 27. Mike is looking forward to gaining insights into the current state of the freight rail market and networking opportunities with customers and industry leaders. #nearsweek #rail NEARS .ORG

CFC’s Presence at This Year’s FTR Transportation Conference Our team members Matt Branch, VP of Portfolio & Marketing and Dan Karpierz, Manager, Portfolio & Marketing, are attending the 20th annual FTR Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, IN, September 10 – 12. They are looking forward to gaining insights into the current state of the freight rail market and networking opportunities with customers and industry leaders.?? #ftrconference2024 FTR | Transportation Intelligence Matthew Branch Daniel Karpierz

Summer Volunteer Days with Sasser Family Companies! 23 employees volunteered at Safe Humane Chicago on August 8th. Activities included cleaning up the outside yard, fixing the Kuranda beds and participating in kennel enrichment with the dogs. Thank you to Deanna Vachout for assisting with the organization of this event, Sasser and to all employees and volunteers for your support with Volunteer Days 2024! hashtag #Sasserstrong hashtag #C4TB

Labor Day is a day to celebrate the contributions that America’s workers make to its strength and prosperity. Many thanks to all of them! CFC wishes everyone a safe Labor Day.