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EXPANDING OPERATIONS & ENSURING RAILROAD SAFETY

Taking Charge Of Seminole Gulf Railroad Signal Maintenance In Florida

CDL is taking over the signal maintenance operations for Seminole Gulf Railroad in Florida. This new endeavor marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing top-notch railroad services across the country. We are confident that with our expertise and dedicated team, we will excel in maintaining and improving the signal systems for Seminole Gulf Railroad.

As part of this transition, we are thrilled to welcome three exceptional individuals to our team. Juan Jimenez and Joel Arreguin have joined us as new hires, bringing their extensive knowledge and experience in signal maintenance. Their expertise will be invaluable in ensuring the smooth operation of the signal systems. Additionally, Stacy Baum has been appointed as the Senior Supervisor, overseeing the signal maintenance operations. With his wealth of experience and leadership skills, Stacy will guide our team to deliver outstanding results.

We are also delighted to announce that Juan Jimenez has been appointed as the Working Supervisor, taking on a pivotal role in managing day-to-day activities and ensuring effective communication between the team members. His dedication and strong leadership qualities will contribute to the success of our operations.

Under the guidance of our esteemed Director, Justin Coody, and with the exceptional skills of Maintainer Joel Arreguin, we have already made significant progress in maintaining and improving the signal systems of Seminole Gulf Railroad. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensure that every task is executed with precision and efficiency.

In line with our expansion plans, we are in the process of hiring one more Signal Maintainer to strengthen our team. This additional resource will enable us to effectively manage the growing demands of Seminole Gulf Railroad and provide uninterrupted signal maintenance services.

The contract is a total of 106 crossings, with 79 crossings currently under our supervision and an additional 27 crossings scheduled for takeover within the next year. This expansion demonstrates our dedication to enhancing railway safety and efficiency throughout Florida.

The successful takeover of Seminole Gulf Railroad’s signal maintenance wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and expertise of our talented team members. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following individuals who played a key role in the initial testing for the 89 crossings in just an 8-day span:

Rick Hasbrouck: RRSM GM

Tim Waldroup: Signal Supervisor – BLU, CER, KNR, JXPT, SVHO, GSR

Robert Morrison: Signal Supervisor – BHRR, AUT, ABS, MSR, RNA, MSCI, IP

Christopher Dowd: Signal Maintainer - GSR

Mike Brewer: Signal Maintainer – CSS/Relief

We would like to express our gratitude to each member of the CDL team for your hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. It is through your efforts that we continue to grow and succeed in our mission. Together, we will continue to make a positive impact in the railroad industry.

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