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Professional Transportation Inc.

Drives railroad crews to and from work assignments

Regional Operations Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid, Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Adams, WI, USA
In PersonMust live within 30 minutes of the branch location; travel to multiple locations is required as needed.
Operations & Logistics

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year of supervisory or management experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Proficiency with PTI software, including DriveCam, Trimble, and Crew, is required.
  • A valid state driver's license issued by the state of proposed employment is required.
  • At least 5 years of verifiable driving experience is required.
  • The candidate must live within 30 minutes of the branch location.
  • The candidate must be able to read, write, and converse in English.
  • The candidate must be able to use a GPS or technology system and read and understand road maps.
  • The candidate must maintain a cell phone and keep PTI updated with the current phone number.
  • The candidate must be able to lift and pull up to 15 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to climb in and out of the vehicle.
  • The candidate must be able to bend to inspect the undercarriage of a vehicle and tires.
  • The candidate must be able to manually open and close all vehicle doors and hatches.
  • The candidate must be able to sit for extended periods while driving when required.
  • The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple locations and support business goals related to safety, customer service, operations, and operational effectiveness.
  • Assist underperforming locations with recruiting and hiring.
  • Assist with management of branch locations where local management positions are vacant.
  • Analyze branch locations thoroughly to identify and resolve the root causes of performance issues.
  • Meet with local customer representatives to address performance concerns.
  • Resolve trip coverage issues.
  • Upfit newly acquired vehicles with exterior safety and company-identifying decals and required safety equipment, including cargo nets and fire extinguishers.
  • Install technology hardware in PTI vehicles, including railroad radios, Lytx Drive Cam, and GPS devices.
  • Coordinate and manage vehicle maintenance programs with local PTI managers, approved vendors, and minor repair activities.
  • Source potential new automotive repair vendors and suppliers.
  • Coordinate vehicle maintenance with existing vendors.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections according to company policies and procedures.
  • Work with the Director of Operations and Regional Vice President to manage all aspects of the region's fleet.
  • Install, calibrate, and maintain GPS equipment, Drive Cam, and railroad radios as needed.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with each railroad customer.
  • Notify corporate management of changing railroad conditions that could affect branch demand.
  • Meet weekly with local railroad officials to discuss operations, service satisfaction, and other pertinent issues.
  • Work with railroad officials to report yard safety issues.
  • Attend railroad safety meetings whenever possible.
  • Travel to multiple locations as needed to conduct recruiting, training, safety meetings, performance feedback and coaching sessions, and customer relationship management visits.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

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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