From rural beginnings to
a North American rail leader.
Cando Rail & Terminals was founded in 1978 in rural Manitoba with a simple goal: solve problems for the rail industry. What began with removing abandoned rail lines has grown into a North American leader in first and last mile rail operating services and terminal infrastructure.
At Cando, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our team’s optimism, creativity, and dedication drive our success—and define the Cando Spirit. It’s built on five pillars that guide how we work, make decisions, take care of each other, and create value for our customers.
Safety leads our decisions, and everyone has a role in building it. We plan with safety first, speak up when something isn’t right, and watch out for one another.
Every team member’s perspective counts. We listen, encourage, and act on feedback, because aligned voices make better decisions—together.
We are a trusted advisor to our customers, embracing challenges with creativity and courage. We try new approaches, share lessons, learn from experience, and continuously improve how we work.
We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Clear expectations, honest communication, and fair accountability guide every decision. We do what we say we will do.
We take pride in our work, our people, and our company. We think long-term, take responsibility for outcomes, and care for Cando as if it were ours.
Together, this is the Cando Spirit—safe, empowered, innovative, honest, accountable. It’s how we deliver safe, superior service to our customers, every day.
