"KCSR is honored to have been selected for this prestigious award," said KCS president and chief executive officer David Starling. "Moving our customer's freight in a safe and secure manner everyday is a priority for the KCS teams in both the U.S. and Mexico."

KCSR was among three companies to receive the Responsible Care Partner Award, which recognizes the performance and excellent safety record of companies involved in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment-disposal and/or sales and marketing of chemicals. ACC Responsible Care award winners are selected by an external expert committee.