April 24, 2026
Crystal Clean is proud to announce it has received Union Pacific’s 2025 Chemical Transportation Safety Pinnacle Award—marking the third time the company has earned this prestigious recognition.
Presented to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in the safe transportation of regulated materials, the Pinnacle Award reinforces Crystal Clean’s role as a trusted partner in delivering compliant, reliable environmental services.
Union Pacific, a key rail partner, supports Crystal Clean in transporting materials such as base oil, used oil, solvents, and other regulated waste streams. In 2025, Crystal Clean completed more than 650 rail shipments in partnership with Union Pacific, achieving zero non-accident releases (NARs)—a significant milestone that reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Crystal Clean manages hundreds of millions of gallons of waste annually, with transportation playing a critical role in moving materials safely for consolidation, treatment, and recycling. This achievement highlights the strength of Crystal Clean’s transportation program, supported by rigorous processes such as railcar operations training, detailed inspection protocols, and securement procedures.
In addition, Crystal Clean maintains a strong focus on continuous improvement through corrective action programs, including root cause investigations and compliance accountability measures.
Crystal Clean’s success is driven by collaboration across its nationwide network, including branch operations, sales and service teams, transportation professionals, and rail logistics specialists.