- NAFCA currently has 31 members who collectively own or operate in excess of 592,000 privately-marked freight cars, equaling approximately 70 percent of all private freight cars operated in the United States as of January 1, 2007
NAFCA members consist of
- Railcar manufacturers
- Railcar lessors
- Shippers
- NAFCA holds a Section 501(c)(6) tax exemption and antitrust immunity from the Board under Section 10706 to discuss private car compensation when and if appropriate
- NAFCA is committed to pursuing its goals in a business-like manner and open fashion in order to try to work with railroads, shippers, and car suppliers to promote a more efficient and competitive industry
- NAFCA has attempted to discuss and negotiate numerous issues with the railroads and have reached some successful conclusions