National Steel Car Ltd

12/23/2025

11/11/2024

On Remembrance Day, we pause to honor and remember the sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve our nation.
Their dedication and bravery are an enduring source of inspiration. Let us pay our respects and express gratitude for their unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom.
Lest we forget.
To view the list of names of the 87 men inscribed on the cenotaph, visit:
https://www.steelcar.com/memoriam

12/20/2023

National Steel Car (NSC) announces the following promotions within the Marketing & Sales team, which are all effective as of January 1, 2024 and part of its long-term succession planning.

Brian B. Smalley has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Mr. Smalley joined the NSC Marketing & Sale team in October of 2015. Prior to joining National Steel Car, Mr. Smalley served as a United States Marine for over 15 years earning the rank of Captain. Following his military service, Mr. Smalley entered the rail industry and has held various positions over his 16 year career. He completed his Bachelors of Business at The Citadel in 1998, MBA at Gonzaga in 2006, and his Executive MBA at the Jack Welch Management Institute in 2019.

Jason D. Klukas has been promoted to Regional Vice President – Marketing & Sales. Mr. Klukas joined the NSC Marketing & Sale team in January of 2015. Prior to joining National Steel Car, Mr. Klukas held various positions in Sales, Marketing, Fleet Management and Customer Service over the prior 10 years, at Canadian Pacific Railway. He completed his Bachelors of Arts, majoring in Economics with a minor in Business Management at The University of Calgary. Mr. Klukas will report to Brian Smalley.

Cristian R. Olivera has been promoted to Managing Director – Marketing & Sales. Mr. Olivera joined National Steel Car in August of 1994 and has held various positions with increasing responsibility. In his new position, he will support the needs of the external Marketing and Sales team, with the preparation of all contract documentation and managing our internal Marketing & Sales team. Mr. Olivera will report to Brian Smalley.

“These individuals have contributed to the continued growth of our Customer base and have provided operational excellence resulting in the overall success of the company.” said Gregory J. Aziz Chairman & CEO and continued, “In support of these promotions, and to ensure a smooth transition, Hugh Nicholson will continue with the company as Executive Vice President.”

About National Steel Car
Founded in 1912, National Steel Car manufactures over 76 model variations of freight and tank cars, serving all of North America’s railroad, agriculture, chemical, construction, metals, energy and financial/leasing companies. National Steel Car is the premier railroad, freight car engineering and manufacturing company in North America.

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11/23/2023

The National Steel Car Ltd team wishes everyone in the U.S. a heartfelt and happy Thanksgiving.

11/13/2023

Our 286,000-pound gross rail load-covered hopper cars start with capacities ranging from 3,200 cubic feet all the way to 6,500 cubic feet. Please contact us on our website at https://www.steelcar.com/general-inquiries or contact someone from our sales team listed below for any questions or inquiries.
United States: L. Bouquet (Midwest), Mlinarcik (Midwest), “Leigh” Scott (Northeast), Basset (Northeast), Thompson (Southeast), “Bob” E. Pickel Jr. (Western & Mexico), Smalley (United States & Mexico).
Canada: “Leigh” Scott, Klukas, and Krstevski (Eastern Canada).

11/10/2023

Three times throughout the 20th century, over 2000 employees of National Steel Car left home to serve their country. The 87 men inscribed on the National Steel Car cenotaph made the supreme sacrifice and gave their lives so that God’s sweet earth would forever be free from oppression and intolerance.
On Remembrance Day, we pause to honor and remember the sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve our nation.
Their dedication and bravery are an enduring source of inspiration. Let us pay our respects and express gratitude for their unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom.
Lest we forget.

To view the list of names of the 87 men inscribed on the cenotaph, visit:
https://www.steelcar.com/memoriam

10/27/2023

Exciting News!

National Steel Car’s Brian Smalley will be attending the RailTrends 2023 Conference on Thursday, November 16th and Friday, November 17th. He’s looking forward to connecting with industry stakeholders and sharing insights on the future of rail transportation. See you there!

10/23/2023

National Steel Car is thrilled to announce that our and will be attending the annual Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) event this November 6-7th for National Railway Day! Please feel free to contact our team members. We look forward to meeting everyone there! https://railwaysuppliers.ca/events/nrd23

10/20/2023

https://www.railwayage.com/mechanical/freight-cars/national-steel-car-exonerated-in-ns-derailment/

Train consist makeup, not defective wheelsets, caused the March 4, 2023 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in Springfield, Ohio. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on April 14 cancelled EI (Equipment