AAR

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000035",
  "term": "AAR",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for the Association of American Railroads, a trade group representing the major freight railroads of North America. The organization sets industry standards for safety, operations, and equipment, including specifications for railcar construction, components, and interchange rules. For example, AAR approval is required for tank car designs used to transport hazardous materials in the United States and Canada.",
  "subject": "Transport and logistics",
  "references": [
    "WHERE'S MY STUFF? EXAMINING THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIETAL IMPACTS OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | Congress.gov | Library of Congress (U.S. Congress)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "AAR",
    "es": "AAR",
    "fr": "AAR"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aar/"
}