Velocity Rail Solutions Driver Pay & Ratings

I do think they could improve their communication during peak times

Can’t wait to see how they continue to evolve the industry

I had a chance to attend one of their workshops

Want to keep your business running smoothly? You should definitely check them out

No more guessing games! 🙌

Top notch people! 👌 Really appreciate what they do! The group in this office is genuine and cares about their company! They are hard working individuals who have a good team attitude. 👏 They have been very responsive and respectful to questions. I appreciate their professionalism. …

You don’t get any holidays off the pay is is 21.00 hour they want you to be over qualify and under paid

Thought I'd give a fair rebuttal to some negative reviews. Pay is smaller than other hazmat for sure, but depending on location you're not working the full shift. I've had days I've just been on standby getting paid. Company has their drivers backs from what I've seen. All drivers have been in accidents in my locations (most are others drivers faults) and they haven't even come close to the word 'fired'. From pay issues to adding beneficiarys, I've gotten help from every one in the chain of command. Not saying it's for everyone, but it's not that bad of a job in a field where most places can fire without cause. And the trucks are on the site leads plate to get fixed, so take it up with them. They have one corporate office that I'm aware of in Utah, and a lot of sites to manage, so yes sometimes it can be hard to get a hold of them. With that said, I've never had an issue getting a problem solved, just takes time sometimes

This company is a joke. They will post a truck driving job but in reality you are a fuel tech that will be fueling up locomotives for Union Pacific and Amtrak. The pay is low anywhere from $17 to $18.50 starting and you work every weekend and holidays, twelve hour shifts with mandatory overtime and never a constant work schedule because of the turnover rate. It is a 24/7 environment. The health benefits is the only thing good and even their PTO is lame. You will only get 5 paid time off days a year for personal time. The turnover for employees is absolutely ridiculous and its all because of the environment you have to work in. The equipment will constantly break down and management is non existent. Management is quick to post jobs to try and find employees with less experience willing to work for less pay. It used to be owned by Savage and was sold off to A.Stuki because of the high cost and money woes. If you are looking for a job my advice is to stay away from these guys because it will save you a lot of stress and headache. I won't even start on how Union Pacific treats you when they expect you to be fueling in two places at the same time, that's another factor with this joke of a job. Oh and yeah you get audited by a 3rd party every so often randomly while fueling and well if you do not get 97% or above you get fired. So yeah if you want to work for a joke of a company and be stressed out with low pay, this is the job for you.

I declined the 16.00 an hour offer to fuel trains. What a joke and insult. The base for this type of job should be at least 30.00 dollars an hour. Dont take anything less than 25-27 an hour.

Awful company. Insulting pay for a hazmat tanker driver! Starting at 18 per hr with no Guarantee for any raises! I'd give them negative if I could!

was a good place to work at at first things were great but when people started quitting because of going over the road which was not designated in the beginning of the application process people started quitting then towards the end they had lazy people that they couldn't replace because they had not enough people to fill the positions so people were doing twice the work while others were doing nothing ended up resigning and got shorted 10 hours on my last check and still to this day is trying to recoup the money I lost while I was working there can't get any calls back from Adrian or anybody up through corporate if you end up working in the North Baltimore area be careful because you will end up getting screwed

Would not recommend

If you’re just beginning to learn how to drive, this is a solid job to start with. However, the safety of the vehicles is a concern—the maintenance is insufficient to properly fulfill job duties. When you raise these issues, they’ll take note, but you may find yourself targeted. Reporting problems can lead to retaliatory disciplinary measures. Trucks remain unrepaired, resulting in injuries to employees, who are then criticized for documenting proof. If you decline unsafe tasks, they will look for reasons to let you go.

The job is manageable. You're tasked with fueling train engines during 12-hour shifts, 4 days a week. It’s a good starting point for gaining exposure to the fuel industry.

The pay was decent, with many overtime hours. Training was subpar at best—the company lacks hazmat policies and shifts blame onto drivers. They’ve yet to address my workplace injury as required by law. I’m now dealing with mobility issues in my back and legs. This company seems like a cover for railroads to avoid liability. The equipment is mediocre and maintained by unqualified personnel, which led to frequent issues. Weekly fuel spills occur and are concealed if on railroad property. Drivers are fired despite the spills being caused by the company’s negligence.

A typical day involves being on call. Some days are busy, while others move slowly. You carry a company phone, taking calls to fuel trains. Occasionally, you’ll need to go to a refinery, refill your truck, and use it to fuel trains or bulk tanks at the railyard. Be ready for anything—trucks often break down, and flat tires are common due to debris in the yard. The company is reactive rather than proactive. Expect to work nights, weekends, and holidays. It’s generally relaxed, but when calls come in, efficiency is key. Communicate with colleagues—most work well together.

Our Charlotte, NC branch operates very fairly. Everyone is cooperative and easygoing. Tasks are properly trained for, and safety remains the priority. We work in busy rail yards where trains are always in motion. The pay is fair, with raises and good benefits provided.

This is an excellent company for those who enjoy being on call 24/7 during their workdays. If you love to travel, the job offers great pay and opportunities to explore different cities monthly.

I showed up daily prepared to work while observing lazy employees sleeping through the day. The workplace is decent overall. Thankfully, they removed the lazy workers, though management was awful.

What is the best part of working at this company? Being home every night to spend time with family.
What is the most stressful aspect of working here? The 12-hour shifts coupled with poor management.
What is the workplace environment and culture like? Not great, with many negative attitudes.
What does a typical day look like? Long, tedious, and often dull.

I’ve been with VRS in Evansville, IN for 2 months now. Training consisted of 2 weeks on day shifts followed by 1 week on night shifts. I learned how to safely fuel locomotives at various local locations. There are many aspects to master:
1) Listening to the two-way radio for dispatch information
2) Identifying track location and locomotive ID to communicate with the crew when needed
3) Managing the amount of fuel on the semi-trailer at any given time, among other responsibilities. There’s potential for extra income by serving as a floater at different locations—floaters can earn six figures annually. Otherwise, your pay is set before starting. I recommend VRS.

East Coast management is lacking—you’re treated as just another seat to fill. For newcomers, weekends off are almost impossible unless vacation time is requested.