Kansas City Southern is a transportation company focusing on domestic and international rail operations, strategically targeting the growing north/south freight corridor in North America. Founded in the 1800s, the company connects key commercial and industrial markets in the central United States with industrial cities in Mexico. Kansas City Southern operates a coordinated rail network consisting of Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR), Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM), and Texas Mexican Railway (Tex-Mex). This extensive network spans approximately 6,300 route miles, providing shippers with an effective alternative to other railroad routes and giving direct access to Mexico and the southeast and southwest United States through alternate interchange hubs.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City Southern boasts a diverse workforce of 6,655 employees and generates an annual revenue of $3.4 billion. The company's CEO is David Starling. The average employee salary at Kansas City Southern is $67,910 per year, which is competitive within its industry. Kansas City Southern has a strong employee retention rate, with staff members often staying with the company for six years.The company's primary competitors include Loup Logistics, Genesee & Wyoming, and BNSF Railway.
