Clay McDonald

Provides rail freight haulage services

The private company is located in the US. The International Heavy Haul Association is a non-profit scientific and technological organization incorporated in the USA, dedicated to advancing heavy haul railway operations, engineering, maintenance, and technology. It fosters international collaboration among railways transporting bulk commodities such as coal, grain, and iron ore by organizing conferences, technical sessions, seminars, and producing guideline manuals and technical publications. The association supports emerging professionals through training, awards, and sponsorships, and is governed by a board of directors representing member railways and organizations, with committees overseeing nominations, finance, and strategic planning. It holds annual meetings for governance and adapts to industry changes to provide technical information. Its flagship event, the International Heavy Haul Conference, focuses on innovation, digital transformation, and collaboration in heavy haul railways. The association honors significant industry contributors through its Heavy Haul of Fame award and provides resources such as benchmark studies, guidelines, and conference proceedings to members and the public.