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Road trains spend most of their time doing nothing. Yard crews work non stop.

supernova1972 wrote:

tellem wrote:
Attention to detail is everything in the railroad, there was no rush to complete a application, just like there is no rush to get a train built.

Uh, say that again? lol

Thank you for the response. I am trying to start a career in the railroad industry because i have a passionate interest in the railroad industry and strongly wish to become a part of it. I study the business as hobby. Managing a high traffic hump rail yard is my dream job and is what I'm shooting f...

It depends on the economy. Nobody has been furloughed at my terminal this winter, and I'm pretty sure nobody got it in Lima. There is really no way to handicap it. If they don't have enough traffic, people get cut off. I will say this year was very busy through the winter. The boards have turned qui...

I work out of a nearby terminal and may be able to answer a few questions.

If you aren't set on a truck, I would look into an older Toyota Landcruiser. It took me about a month of constant Internet searching, but I finally scored a good deal on one last week. 1994 with 77000 miles on it. Came with all the service records, and brand new tires. $8000 . It's full time 4wd so ...

Definitely re apply.

I've found these pills called "Back Pain Off" seem to help. Couple 2 of those with 30 Oz. of coffee and You are good to chi town.

First of all, why do you need to use your G.I. Bill when CSX pays for REDI for you... Second, where are you going to be working and how big is your terminal. How many people do they have, how many are in OJT/Redi in front of you / or how many are in REDI/OJT for your entire division. These factors ...

I'm at the Peachtree Dunwoody extended stay. If you're within 8 hours, it is definitely worth driving here. They reimburse You pretty good on mileage and there is nothing terribly close to do.

Hi all. I have just been invited to a hiring session in Augusta on October 31st for the position of Conductor. This is after about 20 applications. Finally I get a shot! Woo-hooo! Questions to all: 1. I've read a lot about furloughs directly after "marking up" or qualifying. I know this i...

I'm going on the 7th. Did You hire out of Toledo?

Anyone know if they have a Conductor class scheduled for November?

Call your HR contact and ask. They will tell you where you are at, and what you need to do. That way you don't have to sweat it all weekend.

The strength test is no big deal unless You are way out of shape.