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I can answer only on my road (BNSF), so here goes. Road jobs can be more than 12hrs. You cannot move that train if you have been on duty for more than 12 unless instructed by the DS in an emergency situation. In that case the carrier is subject to some stiff fines. However, if you are DOL (dead on the law), you may not get relieved for awhile, or don't forget about time in the cab back to the terminal. I have been on duty for as many as 14hrs. As far as running time, it depends on distance, speed, traffic, and how much priority your train has. I've sat outside of the yard until I went dead and tied it down and cabbed in. Each run has a predetermined distance (now here is where I get a little shaky, I'm still relatively young on the RR) You figure (with our contract) runs 130 to 195 miles on a speed basis of 16.25 miles per hour. So if your run is for example 130 miles, you would go on O.T. after 8:00hrs. If your run is 150 miles, you would go on O.T. after 9:14hrs. Pretty confusing, thats if I even got it correct. On my road furloughs are common, and insurance is covered for 3 or 4 mos (I can't remember which). However, if you have 7 compensated days (work in emergency) during a given month, your benefits will be extended. JRW, this is a tough gig. Think it through. Believe me, as a new hire, there are alot of hardships. Remotes being implemented (they kill jobs, and as they say.....*** rolls down hill). I heard that CSX just purchased 75 RCO units from GE or CANAC. I am remote qualified and I hate it. I had no choice. Good luck on your decision. Ken
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