CSX to receive 'Patriots in Business' Award

CSX and Michigan-based data center services firm Salute Mission Critical recently were named the winners of the sixth annual Patriots in Business Award for leadership for helping U.S. veterans, active-duty military and military spouses.

Presented each year by Chief Executive magazine and Thayer Leadership, the award is part of an effort to raise awareness among corporate leaders of best practices in helping military veterans and their families, according to a press release.

The railroad is committed to recruiting and retaining employees with a military service background, CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs said in a press release.

"Due to highly transferable skills and a shared commitment to service, safety and performance, veterans and current service members make great railroaders," he said. "Through our Pride in Service initiative, we also take our shared commitment to military families beyond out internal efforts, by giving and volunteering across the communities where we live, work and serve."

The award ceremony will take place Nov. 10 at an 11th annual Veterans Day event in New York City.