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Freight Car Open Top Loading
What You Will Learn
This course provides students with a working knowledge of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) open top loading rules, as well as other pertinent Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and BNSF directives. This course is designed to emphasize safe work practices and is required for all individuals loading freight or inspecting open top loads on BNSF property.
Course objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to comply with the appropriate AAR, FRA and BNSF rules, regulations and policies to:
1. Understand the responsibilities of the freight loader (shipper).
2. Determine weight distribution, load restraint and required clearances for figure loading.
3. Determine load support and load securement for floor blocking and tie downs.
4. Identify maximum allowable overhang for various types of freight cars.
5. Apply testing requirements and approval processes for moving freight.
6. Measure loads and determine the combined center of gravity.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of AAR interchange rules and FRA Title 49, Section 215, 218, 231 and 232.
Required equipment: Safety-toed boots
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Only railroad industry employees may enroll in this course. Enrollment must be completed online.
Not eligible for Take 3 Discount
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Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
$1,400.00
Freight Car Open Top Loading
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Dates: 8/25/2025 - 8/29/2025 M Tu W Th F
Course type: Railroad
Times: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location: ITC, Industrial Training Center, 23 Campus Map 
Contact Hours:
Course Code: FRTCARRR-002-36
Category: Railroad
Contact Hours: 40.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
$1,400.00
Freight Car Open Top Loading
Selected Course
Dates: 8/25/2025 - 8/29/2025 M Tu W Th F
Course type: Railroad
Times: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location: ITC, Industrial Training Center, 23 Campus Map
Contact Hours:
Course Code: FRTCARRR-002-36
Category: Railroad
Contact Hours: 40.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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