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Professional Transportation Inc.

Drives railroad crews to and from work assignments

Driver - Rail Crew Transport

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
New Orleans, LA, USA
In PersonNationwide travel is required based on operational needs.
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must be at least 21 years old.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • The candidate must have at least 3 years of personal or work-related driving experience.
  • The candidate must pass a post-offer drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and homeland security background check.
  • The candidate must prioritize safety and responsibility.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel and work in different parts of the country.
Responsibilities
  • Safely transport railroad crews to and from job sites.
  • Travel nationwide based on operational needs.
  • Follow all safety, Department of Transportation, and company policies at all times.
  • Maintain professionalism while working independently and with railroad partners.

About the company

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Professional Transportation Inc.

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Professional Transportation Inc. drives railroad crews to and from work assignments through over-the-road trips and dedicated yard vans across the continental United States. Railroads request pickups around the clock, and dispatchers match drivers to journeys ranging from a few miles to hundreds of miles. Its CREW and CREW Nav systems support trip management, vehicle tracking and communication between dispatch and drivers. Alongside rail crew work, PTI sells mining and utility transport, employee shuttles, courier deliveries and vehicle transport services. The company began operating in 1980 and has its corporate headquarters in Evansville, Indiana.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Evansville, IN

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • Drivers return home daily: PTI advertises no overnight stays for its over-the-road work.
  • Covered Denver/Grand Junction drivers won raises: PTI's November 2025 Local 1477 contract staged 6-12% increases through April 2026.
  • Employee benefits extend beyond pay: PTI advertises health insurance, 401(k) retirement and paid vacation.

What critics are saying

  • Availability stretches beyond driving: PTI's over-the-road drivers typically remain on call for twelve-hour windows.
  • No-trip pay has limits: PTI's agreement from November 2025 guarantees road drivers two hours in Grand Junction and Denver.
  • Safety training is compulsory: PTI drivers must pass several courses and take continuing online classes.

What makes Professional Transportation Inc. unique

  • PTI belongs to a broader group: United Companies combines transportation with asset management and financial services.
  • Drivers avoid vehicle expenses: PTI supplies the vehicle, fuel and maintenance for its driving work.
  • Drivers have an internal network: PTI's app combines team messaging, company policies and one-touch driver-support access.

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