CN recognizes customers for hazmat safety

CN today announced 137 companies received its Safe Handling Award for 2018.

Launched in 1992, the award recognizes CN customers that load freight cars with hazardous goods and meet strict standards for safely handling and shipping regulated products.

Award winners must meet established criteria according to the total number of shipments of dangerous goods for all facilities.

"Safety is a core value at CN and we are working closely with our customers to deliver their goods safely and efficiently. With this award, CN wants to recognize its clients who make the safe handling of dangerous goods a top priority," said James Cairns, CN's senior vice president of rail centric supply chain, in a press release.

The award is part of the Responsible Care® Program, an ongoing performance improvement initiative in which CN is a partner in Canada and the United States.