Name and Title:
Tim Driver, Operations Manager at Yadkin Valley Railroad (YVRR)
How long have you worked for Gulf & Ohio Railways:
13 years of service with yadkin Valley Railroad as of January, 2020.
First job in the railroad industry:
My first job in the railroad industry at G&O was as a Conductor.
What’s your favorite part of being the Operations manager at YVRR:
My favorite part of the job is taking care of our customers. I want to give them the best service possible every day.
Why is safety important to you in the railroad industry:
Safety is the most important part of our job every day. I feel that the G&O company is one big family and the last thing I want is to hear of someone getting hurt.We have rules that are to help keep us all safe and as long as we all take our time and follow these rules we should all be going home to our families every night.
What customer do you work most closely with and what material do you transport for them:
I am on a first name basis with all of our customers and strive to talk to them directly and if they have any issues, they let me know personally. I believe in open communication with our customers so we can quickly fix problems and come up with the solutions that work for both of us.