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R. J. Corman Railroad Group

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Solid experience for those looking to start a career in the railroad industry. - Management Trainee R. J. Corman Railroad Group Employee Review

3.0
Dec 5, 2013
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Pros

The company is very well diversified for a railroad contractor with five separate companies which offer different services in the railroad industry. As a management trainee, you may easily transfer between these companies and departments and get a feel for the type of work you truly enjoy. In the corporate office, you may gain experience in pretty much any of the basic facets of business management such as: accounting, finance, and administration. There isn't much of marketing department as this company provides services at the industrial level rather than consumer.

Cons

You will notice shortly after your first day that the walls have eyes and ears, which provides for a rather hostile environment. Security is tight in Company headquarters; your every move is noted. This company uses a culture of fear (more than reward) to motivate employees. Salaries are also low considering the amount of work you're expected to perform, and there is a high level of turnover. The Company has a reputation for chewing up and spitting out its employees, so my advice to young college grads applying for the management trainee role: do it ONLY if you want to start a career in the railroad or other contracting industries, and take advantage of your time there to rotate as often as possible. Working for an actual Class 1 railroad doesn't provide the same opportunities to bounce around different departments and participate in such a vast spectrum of projects, but they surely pay better.

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5.0
Jul 18, 2025
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Pros

Chill work environment and free cafeteria

Cons

No cons, I've had a great experience here

2.0
Feb 22, 2026
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Pros

Most people are nice to work with and genuinely good people which provided me a lot of personal growth opportunity. Great cafeteria food and gym provided to Nicholasville employees. 100% 401K Match, but long vesting period. Company has diversified income streams and definitely is a stable employer. Mass layoffs are pretty rare and the most recent site closure provided employees options for staying within the company. Hybrid work environment for knowledge workers. A lot of travel (if you like travel).

Cons

Low pay and benefits. You start at 1 week of PTO, and it doesn't increase until after your 5th year. No sick time. Stressful work-life balance with a lot of short notice travel and 24/7/365 on-call expectations. Limited potential for progression within the company due to long tenures and mismanagement. Budget is wasteful and used toward unnecessary hard assets over people. Bureaucracy often used as an excuse instead of just getting things done. You will be fired upon giving your two weeks notice.

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