News Release

BNSF Railway to Honor the Nation's Truck Drivers

Fort Worth, Texas, September 20, 2010:

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week - Sept 19 - 25

For the seventh year in a row, BNSF Railway celebrates the nation's truck drivers by hosting events at several BNSF intermodal facilities across the U.S.

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week an estimated 1,500 truck drivers will be greeted by employees handing out appreciation gifts at BNSF Intermodal facilities in Fort Worth, Texas; Willow Springs, Ill.; Kansas City, Kan.; Stockton, Calif.; and San Bernardino, Calif. In addition to the events, BNSF will send celebration kits to more than 70 of its truckload customers.

"Truck drivers are an important part of the supply chain. By working together, we are able to provide safe, reliable transportation of the products American consumers use every day. This is a small way for BNSF to say thanks," said Katie Farmer, BNSF vice president, Domestic Intermodal.

BNSF works with more than 80 domestic motor carriers to move in excess of 2 million trailer and container shipments each year across the country. Handling more than 3.9 million international and domestic containers and trailers each year, BNSF is one of the world's largest intermodal rail carriers.

About BNSF

BNSF Railway is one of North America's leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,000 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF offers broad access to the North American market through five US-Mexico Gateways and five US-Canada Gateways. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain, industrial goods and low-sulfur coal that help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. And we are working continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve. You can learn more about BNSF at www.BNSF.com.

BNSF Headquarters
BNSF Railway Company
2650 Lou Menk Dr. 2nd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830
P.O. Box 961057
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0057
Phone: (817) 352-1000


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