FreightCar America the home of the aluminum railcar, is proud of its heritage of building and designing railcars. read more
Freightcar America Company Culture
Freightcar America Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Freightcar America's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
ACompensation
A-Gender
A-Retention
A-eNPS
A-Freightcar America CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jim Meyer
65 /100
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Diversity at Freightcar America
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Freightcar America have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Freightcar America
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Freightcar America have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Freightcar America eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
37
Freightcar America employees are 37% more likely to recommend Freightcar America as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Freightcar America
Working at Freightcar America is rated highly by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Freightcar America employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Retention, and eNPS categories, putting Freightcar America’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Freightcar America was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Freightcar America
B
Overall Company Culture at Freightcar America is rated B
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25%
Freightcar America ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 13 Freightcar America employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Freightcar America Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They communicate very well with the team.
- What are some of the best things about your team?The team gets along well.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The vacation time is the best.
Freightcar America Company Information
Freightcar America Company Overview
FreightCar America the home of the aluminum railcar, is proud of its heritage of building and designing railcars.
Freightcar America Mission, Vision & Values
Freightcar America Mission & Values
committed to being the best freight car producer and parts supplier in the world.
| Headquarter | Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.freightcaramerica.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1901 |
| Tel | +1 800-458-2235 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | RAIL |
Freightcar America Competitors
Freightcar America competitors include Trinity Industries, Terex, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, and American Railcar Industries. Freightcar America ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Freightcar America compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Freightcar America Employees
9 employees at Freightcar America have reviewed Freightcar America across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 Freightcar America employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Freightcar America are pleased with their total compensation at Freightcar America, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Freightcar America are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Freightcar America are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Freightcar America believe the environment at Freightcar America is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Freightcar America is extremely fast. About 80% of the employees at Freightcar America work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Freightcar America are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Freightcar America - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Freightcar America KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Freightcar America employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Freightcar America's KPIs and OKRs.
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Freightcar America CEO & Leadership
Freightcar America CEO - Jim Meyer
65 /100
Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Jim Meyer’s employees rank Freightcar America in the Top 15% for Compensation, in the Top 15% for Retention, and in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Freightcar America’s competitors, Jim Meyer ranks below both American Railcar Industries CEO John OBryan and Trinity Industries CEO E. Jean Savage.
Freightcar America Leadership
The Freightcar America Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Jim Meyer, General Counsel, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Secretary Georgia Vlamis, and Chief Commercial Officer Theodore W. Baun
Jim Meyer CEO / President
Jim Meyer serves as the CEO / President of Freightcar America.
Georgia Vlamis General Counsel, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Georgia L. Vlamis has been Corporate Secretary and General Counsel at FreightCar America Inc. since December 1, 2015... read more
Theodore W. Baun Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Theodore W. Baun, also known as Ted, has been Chief Commercial Officer of FreightCar America Inc since June 1, 2016.... read more
Joseph J. Maliekel Chief Accounting Officer, VP & Corporate Controller
Joseph J. Maliekel, age 45, Director. Mr. Maliekel became a director of the Company in December 2002. He is currently... read more
Gus Tosoni Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Gus Tosoni serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations of FreightCar America, Inc.. Gus started at... read more
Jay Hatfield VP Sales
Jay Hatfield serves as the VP Sales of Freightcar America.
Matt Kohnke Chief Financial Officer
Matt Kohnke serves as the Chief Financial Officer of FreightCar America, Inc.. Matt started at FreightCar America, Inc.... read more
Freightcar America Salaries
How much does Freightcar America pay?
How much do people at Freightcar America get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Freightcar America is $98,575, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,426, or $51 per hour.
At Freightcar America, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $183,656 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,568 annually. Average Freightcar America salaries by department include: Engineering at $122,059, IT at $100,324, Finance at $73,333, and Marketing at $113,815. Half of Freightcar America salaries are above $106,426.
5 employees at Freightcar America rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Freightcar America rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $83k | $83k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $274k | $274k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
$98,575*
Average Compensation
$106,426*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Freightcar America Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Freightcar America
Diverse employees at Freightcar America score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Freightcar America in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Freightcar America across various culture dimensions.
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Freightcar America Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Freightcar America PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Freightcar America
What is Freightcar America address?
Freightcar America location is at Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 1300
Who is the CEO of Freightcar America?
Freightcar America CEO is Jim Meyer, their score by employees is 65
What is Freightcar America eNPS?
The eNPS for Freightcar America is 37
What is Freightcar America revenue?
Freightcar America revenue is $409M
What is the salary for Creative Director in Freightcar America?
Creative Director average salary in the US is 172k
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