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8/15/2023
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX Inc., has recognized nine shippers with the 2022 OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award.
In recognition of the shippers for rail safety, the BRG presented the Point Isabel School District in Texas with a check for $9,000 to aid in the community's recovery from a tornado, BRG officials said in a press release.
The OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Awards for BRG recognize companies that exemplify rail safety by handling sensitive and hazardous materials with no accidental releases while moving in and out of the Port of Brownsville during the previous year.
"Safety and service are the hallmarks of the BRG. We are deeply committed to the safety of our team, our customers and the communities we serve each day," said BRG President Shariff Gonnella. "The Laguna Heights tornado has had a devastating impact on local students and families. ... The BRG and our shipping partners are honored to help provide essential school supplies and clothing for the Point Isabel students."
The 2022 safe shipper award recipients are ABC Gulf Coast Terminal, Bluewing Midstream, Brownsville Gulfside Warehouse, Brownsville Mineral Warehouse, Firebird Bulk Carriers, Interlube Corp., Motus Energy, TEXAS KLM and Valero. OmniTRAX provided a $1,000 community donation on behalf of each recipient.