Drive system for a vehicle trailer shunting drive

A drive system (10) for a vehicle trailer positioning drive is provided, comprising at least one motor unit (12) and a voltage source (18) for supplying the motor unit (12), wherein the motor unit (12) comprises a brushed electric motor (14) with motor shaft (M) and a motor control (16) which has a speed detection unit (24) for detecting the rotational speed of the motor shaft (M) and a control and regulation unit (22) for the motor (14), in particular for its voltage supply.