US Class I freight railroad operating a 21,000-mile network across the eastern United States.
csx.comLegal name
CSX Corporation
CEO
Steve Angel (President & CEO)
Chairman
John J. Zillmer
CFO
Kevin Boone (EVP & CFO)
Founded
1980
Employees
About 23,000 (2025)
Industry
Class I freight rail transportation
Revenue (FY2025)
$14.09 billionMarket Cap
About $92.7 billionListed on
NASDAQ: CSX
CSX Corporation is a US Class I freight rail transportation company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Incorporated in 1980, it operates primarily through its principal subsidiary, CSX Transportation, which runs a rail network of roughly 21,000 route miles across about 26 states in the eastern United States, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. The company moves commodities such as chemicals, agricultural and food products, automotive goods, minerals, metals, and coal, and connects customers to ports, distribution centers, and metropolitan markets.
CSX trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker CSX and employs about 23,000 people. For full year 2025, the company reported total revenue of $14.09 billion and net earnings of roughly $2.89 billion, with an operating margin of about 32 percent. Its market capitalization was around $92.7 billion as of mid-2026.
The company went through a leadership transition in late 2025. Steve Angel, formerly CEO of Linde plc, became President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 28, 2025, succeeding Joe Hinrichs. John J. Zillmer continues as Chairman of the Board. In October 2025, Kevin Boone was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Maryclare Kenney was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chairman of the Board
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Interview experience
6/10 (Favorable)
Interview difficulty
Medium
Interview process length
More than one month
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Q: Have you ever worked a job which you were on call?
A: Rail crew work is on-call, so give a real example of a job with unpredictable hours and show you managed it reliably. If you haven't, be honest and explain how you'd stay ready to report on short notice.
Q: Why are you interested in becoming a (the position you are interviewing for)?
A: Tie your motivation to the specifics of the role and the railroad: hands-on work, safety, steady pay, and long-term growth at CSX. Avoid generic answers and connect it to your own background.
Q: Have you ever worked a job where you had to wear any sort of safety gear?
A: Yes-and-explain: describe the PPE you've worn, why it mattered, and how you followed safety rules without cutting corners. Safety culture is central at CSX, so show you take it seriously.
Q: Are you willing to work all different shifts? Are you ok with not knowing when you will get off of work everyday?
A: Be direct and honest. Rail operations run around the clock, so confirm you can handle nights, weekends, holidays, and variable end times, and give an example that shows you've done it before.
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July 17, 2026
CSX declares $0.14 quarterly dividend
CSX's board approved a $0.14 per share quarterly dividend on common stock. It's payable September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2026.
#Dividend #Shareholders #CSX
View postJuly 14, 2026
CSX heads into second quarter 2026 earnings
Analysts expected CSX to report second quarter 2026 results after the market close on July 22, with consensus around $0.49 per share. Growth was tied to intermodal volumes and the upgraded Southeast Mexico Express service.
#Earnings #Q2 #FreightRail
View postMay 6, 2026
CSX and CPKC upgrade Southeast Mexico Express
CSX and CPKC launched a dedicated SMX train that cuts cross-border transit times by 20 to 45 percent. The upgrade includes two-day service between Atlanta and Dallas plus new origins in Charlotte, Jacksonville and central Florida.
#Intermodal #Mexico #SupplyChain
View postApril 22, 2026
CSX reports first quarter 2026 results
CSX posted Q1 2026 revenue of $3.48 billion and net earnings of $807 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, up from $0.34 a year earlier. Total volume rose 3 percent to 1.56 million units.
#Earnings #Q1 #FreightRail
View postAugust 22, 2025
CSX and BNSF launch coast-to-coast intermodal services
CSX and BNSF introduced new domestic and international intermodal services. The routes link Southern California, Phoenix and East Coast ports with markets like Charlotte, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Kansas City.
#Intermodal #BNSF #Rail
View postCSX is a US Class I freight rail company. Through its subsidiary CSX Transportation, it runs a network of roughly 21,000 route miles across the eastern United States, moving chemicals, agricultural and automotive goods, minerals, metals, and coal.
