VRS Trucking – veteransrideshare

Nov 15 2019

VRS Delivers Family Heirloom, Saves the Day

When an antique family heirloom needed to be shipped from Colorado to Texas, sisters Chris and Pat looked at options. “This secretary is almost 100 years old,” shares Pat. “It belonged to my grandparents back when they got married on New Year’s Day in 1921. When my mother passed away and we were going to put my dad into independent living, the six of us girls divided up his beholdings. This piece went with my sister, Chris.”

Imagine Pat’s surprise when Chris decided to remodel her home and wanted to pass the piece on to one of her sisters. Pat agreed that she wanted it, so they discovered UShip.

Pat shares, “We decided on a shipper and set up a date, and paid him with money pending. He was a no-show, so we had to start all over again.”

When the sisters put out a second request for a quote, Veterans Rideshare was the first to respond. Naturally, Chris and Pat were apprehensive because of their previous negative experience, but something felt different this time. Pat explains, “We coordinated with Thomas first, and then with Chris Pozek. When we found out about the veteran connection, we felt this was where we needed to be.

Why Military Service Mattered

Chris and Pat’s father served in the Army Air Corps, which later became the Air Force. He was a fighter pilot and POW during WWII, and once released, he returned to Texas. It was there that he met his wife at a USO dance. As Pat laughs, “And then six daughters later…ha! My dad was a tough soul, but he led a good life.” After more than 27 years, he retired as an Air Force Lt. Col.

Veterans Rideshare is veteran-owned and operated, and our founder and president, Chris Pozek, was eager to help the sisters out. He provided a $25 rebate since their money was still pending from the first vendor who fell through. As Pat explains, “We felt like Chris was making every good faith effort to keep our business.”

The secretary was delivered within a matter of days, and arrived in mint condition. Pat recalls, “As a military family, we had to move 11 times. This is why my parents never had good furniture! But the secretary was handled with care, and wrapped well, and arrived without a single scratch.”

Pat has been more than pleased to hire Veterans Rideshare. In her words, she would rate everything as a “10-10-10-10,” and that she would recommend VRS to anyone with shipping needs.

Listen to Pat’s Review Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RPGCUh-4C8

Jul 29 2019

VRST Driver & Veteran, Garners Attention with Patriotic Semi Truck

VRS Trucking Driver and Army Veteran, Robert Brock, is driving the most patriotic semi truck across America that you’ll ever see. Better yet? It’s breaking barriers and gaining the attention of active-duty service members, veterans and civilians alike.

The 53′ semi truck features murals on either side, hand painted by our VRS Trucking Driver Support Team. The concept of the art was designed by Starla Wheeler, military spouse and VRS team member.

The truck, in its early stages, as our Driver Support Team begins the mural at VetFest, in May 2019.

One side of the truck features the U.S. flag, and the white stripes are substituted for camo from each of four military branches. Additionally, there are saluting silhouettes of a service member from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

The other side of the truck is black and white with a message that VRS Trucking Remembers, Honors, and Supports Veterans.

Army Veteran Robert Brock was chosen to take the truck on its maiden voyage. When he stopped at the Clearbrook Restaurant in Virginia, which caters to several Veterans, our truck gained a great deal of attention and sparked conversation. Robert took photos of the four Veterans at the restaurant, and Veterans Rideshare decided to go the extra mile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6ZZr82PMyM

To thank these men for their selfless service by giving them each a free meal and a $50 Visa gift card. To thank other Veterans for their support of our great nation, we’re buying a meal for 20 more Veterans (especially those in need) from the Clearbrook Restaurant.

Veterans from the Clearbrook Restaurant in VA. From L to R: (L to R) Ronnie, Eddie, Roger and AJ.

As Robert headed back to the West Coast, he passed some troops at a rest stop, working on one of their vehicles. Not wanting to miss the opportunity, Robert turned his truck around at the next stop, and pulled off at the rest stop. He didn’t hesitate to meet the 336 Batalion out of Buckeye, AZ and thank them for their service.

The 336 Batalion out of Buckeye, AZ, salutes in front of our VRST semi truck.

Robert shares, “It was 116 degrees and these soldiers were changing a wheel seal on one of their vehicles. I was so impressed with these soldiers. A lady passed out from the heat and they immediately ran to her aid, revived her, and made sure she was fine. As if that were not enough, the Captain allowed some of his men to pose for me and allow VRST the honor to salute those who keep us safe at home and abroad.”

Tune into Robert’s interview with Jackie Toops, to hear about the truck’s maiden voyage, and learn all his dream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg048xj52ao

A self-described “Jackie of All Trades,” Army wife Jackie Toops enjoys exploring the various facets of her personality by chronicling military life, world travels, family, her love of the arts and more. Her academic background is in the fields of Interdisciplinary Humanities, Museum Studies and Nonprofit Management, and she has overseen public relations for museums, galleries and universities. Jackie’s articles have been featured on Veterans Rideshare, Army Wife 101, Wall Street International Magazine, SoFluential, HomeAway, Military Biz Connection and FamiliesGo. While stationed in Germany, she regularly discussed her articles on-air with the Armed Forces Network in Wiesbaden. A mother of two, Jackie enjoys coffee, freelance writing, and supporting the military community.

Jul 25 2019

5 Fast Facts About Veterans Rideshare

How much do you know about us at Veterans Rideshare? We think the more you get to know us, the more you’re going to love us!

Our mission is to provide dependably safe and flexible transportation solutions that directly benefit our nation’s former military personnel and other worthwhile charitable organizations.

L to R: President and Founder, Chris Pozek (US Army Veteran), Jackie Toops (Army spouse), Police Officer Eric Thurmond, Rockford, Illinois (honored by VRS for community involvement).

Here are five fast facts you’ll want to know about Veterans Rideshare.

We are owned and operated by a Veteran. Our Founder and President, Chris Pozek, served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. Chris loves building relationships that help support and empower our Veterans as they transition from military to civilian life. His mission is to end Veteran unemployment and homelessness.
We are dedicated to hiring Veterans. Our motto is “Putting Veterans to work, one mile at a time.” We understand the value and unique skill set, experiences, and leadership that come from employing Veterans. We employ part-time, full-time and independently contracted employees to answer our passengers’ needs.
We provide non-emergency medical transport. Veterans Rideshare understands the importance of regular medical checkups and routine visits. Our non-emergency medical transport includes wheelchair, gurney, and medically trained assistance.
We offer freight shipping services. Our drivers are Veterans Rideshare employees and composed mostly of Veterans. We offer full accountability and tracking to meet your needs. With a variety of freight options, we are always available to serve you.
We give back to our service members. EVERY ride through Veterans Rideshare donates a portion of your fare to a Veteran or carefully selected non-profit organization.

To team up with us with us, ride with us, for employment opportunities, or to learn more, please visit www.VeteransRideshare.com or www.VRStrucking.com.

VRS Driver April Jiminez providing non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT).

Jul 22 2019

VRS Knows: Veterans Do It Better

Veterans Rideshare, Inc. was founded to provide opportunities to unemployed/underemployed Veterans through the booming transportation. Our motto is Putting Veterans to work, one mile at a time.

We are a veteran-owned and operated transportation services company providing non-emergency medical transport, freight shipping, courier, black car services, and more.

We’re dedicated to giving back to our service members by employing veterans, providing special rates and fares for veteran service organizations, and donating a portion of all fares to nonprofit organizations that support those who have served our country.

Just two members of the VRS family: Robert Brock (Army Veteran) and Jackie Toops (former Army wife).

Here are five reasons we love to hire Veterans:

Leadership. From day one, service members are trained to be strong leaders and strong followers. Decisions and action items are made efficiently and effectively whether it’s their call, or it’s an order to be carried out.
Ability to thrive as a team. Service members quickly adapt to being all in it together, whether on a covert mission, or having to run an extra lap because someone messed up while in formation. Veterans have a teamwork advantage over their civilian counterparts.
Mission-focused. Veterans have the ability to focus on the task at hand, and are used to a briefing afterward, and identifying strengths and weakness in the process moving forward. They are solid in the moment, and are ready to reassess for the future.
Ability to perform under pressure. While a civilian counterpart might have stressed over a paper jam, or goofing up the boss’s coffee order, a Veteran has deployed to a war zone, and may have had to jump out of an aircraft. Handling a disgruntled customer will be a piece of cake to a Veteran who has successfully navigated fast-paced situations.
Adaptable and trainable. The military offers constant training opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of service members. This willingness and flexibility to learn new skills and embark on new missions, is highly applicable in any work place.

Are you or someone you know, perfect for our team? For employment opportunities, please visit www.VeteransRideshare.com or www.VRStrucking.com.

Veterans trust us! WWII Veteran Leslie Jones, wears a VRS shirt while receiving the first-class treatment by our team. He was in the Memorial Day Parade in DC this year.

Jul 19 2019

Veterans Rideshare Employs Veterans, Pays It Forward

When Veteran Chris Pozek founded his company, he did so to give back to America’s former military service members. Today, Veterans Rideshare employs veterans and their families, provides dependable, safe and flexible transportation solutions, and directly benefits our nation’s former military personnel and other charitable organizations.

Pozek shares, “I have been taking care of people since I was a Combat Medic (91B) in the Army. It is truly an honor to ‘Pay it forward’ to veterans and military families.” It is to this end that he dedicated his efforts to offering direct employment opportunities to military veterans and providing a corporate culture that openly salutes and celebrates our nation’s heroes.

Members of the VRS team gather during their first VetFest event in May 2019, an event designed to highlight Veteran musicians and artists.

Veterans Rideshare strives to offer better solutions for reaching every destination and provides non-emergency medical transport, ad-hoc shuttle service, freight options and more.

They provide rider-focused options to include special rates and fares for Veterans organizations. Pozek shares, “We offer more options than other transportation services, and uniquely, we provide the chance for every ride to give something tangible back to the military men and women who have so selflessly served.”

A portion of all fares are dedicated to non-profit, 501(c)3 Veterans organizations, and passengers have the ability to designate an organization at the end of their ride. Each passenger has the ability to select the featured organization of the month, or donate to their charity of choice.

VRS Driver April Jimenez helps one of our favorite non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) clients.

Veterans Rideshare knows what it means to serve, and this is why the company generously gives back in numerous ways.

They have teamed up with the popular military lifestyle blog, ArmyWife101.com, to support active duty military families. “We’ve watched VRS help three military families in need. They provided money to the family of a disabled Veteran for a Thanksgiving feast, and brought an active-duty couple and their baby home so that both families could meet their new granddaughter. Most impressive was the generous $500 Christmas they provided to the family of a service member’s widow and the four grandchildren in her custody. Veterans Rideshare truly makes a difference.”

Veterans Rideshare is a business dedicated to serving our nation’s Veterans. Pozek closes with, “We strive to provide unique transportation options that will improve upon the lives, opportunities and possibilities of our passengers, our employees, and our nation’s Veterans.” To learn more about Veterans Rideshare, please visit veteransrideshare.com.