Does CPKC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPKC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CPKC. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

24% of CPKC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CPKC 1.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

Railroad Conductor (94) , Conductor (59) , Locomotive Engineer (50) , Train Conductor (38) , Manager (33) , Freight Conductor (26) , Trainmaster (25) , Analyst (23) , Specialist (23) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (17) , Director (14) , Rail Traffic Controller (13) , Diesel Mechanic (12) , Engineer (12)

What are the pros of working at CPKC according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 221 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 166 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 64 reviews)); "Got good pension as well" ((in 60 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CPKC according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 127 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 44 reviews)); "Leadership: Leadership is poor and lacks direction." ((in 25 reviews)); "a) No training or upskilling provided by company towards IT" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about CPKC layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CPKC layoffs and their outlook for job security at CPKC in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CPKC locations?

Kansas City , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Shreveport , Bensenville , Davenport , Chicago , Saratoga Springs , Harvey , Portage , Milwaukee , Heavener , Houston , Jackson , Mason City , Ottumwa , Saint Louis , New York , Detroit , Beaumont , Dallas , Glenwood , Noyes , Baton Rouge , New Orleans , Bossier City , Savanna , Berwyn , Franklin Park , Schaumburg

CPKC reviews

2.5

24% would recommend to a friend

(1,371 total reviews)

Keith Creel

37% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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CPKC has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,371 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CPKC employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Mar 1, 2023

Great place to work

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

compensation, outlook, opportunities to advance

Cons

can be long hours at times

1.0

Feb 23, 2023

Not good

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays decent nice views that's it

Cons

horrible hours always tired management is awful always trying to fire you long days long stays at bunkhouse for nothing everyone complains dangerous

5.0

Feb 20, 2023

Steady work

Heavy equipment operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay pension company shares up to ten percent of gross pay check company match’s up to 6 compared to co workers not in the program paychecks are within a hundred bucks satisfaction after each day great people see parts of the country no one else will

Cons

Depending on what you want working on the road 7 on 7 off paid 15 percent more working away plus paid km meals and hotels can opt for perdiem and use your own means of accommodation allows for 140 extra a day tax free 5/2 or what ever schedule you get working local less time off always called in to start different times without ot no fuel expenses meals out of pocket compared to expenses if you work 56 km or more from home on a paid expense position you get the best of both sleep in your own bed and get the extra few Grand a month

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