Start 2010 With A New Job

They say making a New Years resolution to find a new career or job is right up there with dieting. If a new career is making it on your list, you may want to consider a career in the trucking industry.

If you look into the industry you will find trucking jobs with training are a great way to find yourself a new job in the trucking industry and also get the training you need all in one shot. Many people make the mistake of going to a truck driving school and then looking for a trucking job after they complete the training. This works for some but there is no guarantee you’ll get hired.

Also, going to a separate school can be a big mistake. In most cases, you’ll pay for training twice since almost all large carriers will require that you go through their individual training program regardless of the truck driving school you attended.

This is the case with CR England. It will be much better for you to skip the local school and come right to CR England. You will get training at a reduced rate and be guaranteed a job all at once. No double payments for school.

If CR England doesn't have the program for you, choosing other trucking jobs with training can eliminate the instance where you pay twice for training and you can also be guaranteed a job. Make that your goal when your looking at a new career in the trucking industry.

The job guarantee comes because trucking companies that train generally only enroll students that meet the trucking companies hiring criteria. The company is hoping the students who get into the training are going to work for the company.

Good luck to you in the New Year, And if trucking is something you'd like to pursue please visit our company website to apply.

Get a New Career for Christmas!

CR England is offering an amazing holiday promotion. If you enroll in truck driving school before the end of the year you can save up to $2000 off of the cost of CDL training. This is a truly once a year type promotion so if your on the fence about going to truck driving school, now could be the best time ever. No more worries about a job because CR England guarantees you a job after you have completed the school year.

Here promotion details:
All you have to do is enroll, and start training in one of our Premier Truck Driving Schools before the end of the year and you can save up to $2000.00 on the cost of tuition. That's right that's 66% off the price. This holiday special only applies to students who begin class on the following dates:

December 14, 2009
December 21, 2009
December 28, 2009

Truck Driving School Tuition Cost Breakdown:

Standard Tuition Cost: $2995.00
Holiday Special Cost: $1995.00
Prepaid Cost: $995.00 A $2000.00 Dollar Savings!

You'll be glad to here that CR England hasn't had a driver layoff in the trucking companies 90 year history. Now is a great time to go to truck driving school. Start your new year with a career with industry leading safety training and on of the longest length of hauls in the industry.


CR England wants you to know, We are here to help you succeed! We look forward to hearing from you. Please fill out an application to enroll in our truck driving school and then contact a recruiter at 1-888-532-8512. M-F 8am-5pm.

Sleep Apnea Program Saved Life

A very hot topic in the trucking industry is the issue of Sleep Apnea. Here is a story the Reuters ran November 4th, 2009 about how a sleep apnea program saved a million mile drivers life. Here is the story:

SleepSafe Drivers, Inc. Announces Early Success in Sleep Trials with J.B. Hunt
Transport Services, Inc.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
SleepSafe Drivers, Inc., a national provider of sleep apnea diagnosis and
treatment programs for fleets, today announced positive preliminary results from
a clinical trial focused on testing and treating truck drivers suffering with
sleep apnea as part of a national contract with J.B. Hunt Transport Services,
Inc. The clinical trial is a collaborative effort between J.B. Hunt, SleepSafe
Drivers, Inc., and Fusion Sleep LLC, Georgia`s leading provider of clinical
sleep medicine services to patients and employers.

The goal of the trial, which is backed by an Independent Review Board, is to
improve the health and safety of the drivers. The trial results will document
any cost savings from reduced medical expenses and lower accidents as a
consequence of the program. J.B. Hunt is accelerating the pace of the trial and
expects to continue expanding the program over time.

"We are committed to enhancing the safety and health of our drivers, and
SleepSafe Drivers is helping us get that done," said Greer Woodruff, Senior Vice
President of Corporate Safety and Security at J.B. Hunt. "One of our Million
Mile drivers recently told us that he felt the sleep apnea program had literally
saved his life. After starting APAP therapy, that driver has lost 115 pounds,
knocked out his challenging and chronic daytime fatigue, and was able to begin
exercising again for the first time in years. There is absolutely no doubt that
he is healthier and safer as a result of the program."

One of the major benefits of the SleepSafe Drivers program is the Company`s
unique On-SiteTM testing and Sure ComplianceTM treatment program designed
specifically for truckers. These programs offer the ability to test drivers for
sleep apnea using out-patient testing via ambulatory tests wherever the driver
is sleeping that night. Ambulatory testing is less costly and more convenient
for truck drivers, making it easier for them to get tested sooner and start
receiving treatment.

"We are proud to be helping J.B. Hunt deliver on their goal of improving the
health of their drivers while also reducing avoidable risk and expenses," stated
Dana Voien, president of SleepSafe Drivers. "Working with our clinical partners
at Fusion Sleep in Atlanta, we are confident that fleets will recognize a four
to ten month payback period on the program investment, so it more than pays for
itself in the first year alone. Our national network assures that we can cover a
fleet`s entire needs across the nation."

"The goal of the trial is to quantify the health benefits and document changes
in fatigue-related accidents and safety as a consequence of this unique program.
Preliminary findings already demonstrate real and significant health benefits,
and we anticipate that this research will provide us with the most comprehensive
data and cost-effective model for disease and accident prevention in the
trucking industry," said Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD, and Chief Medical Officer of
Fusion Sleep and principal investigator of the clinical trial.

About SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.

SleepSafe Drivers, Inc. is a provider of programs to reduce sleep apnea risk for
both trucking fleets and their drivers. The SleepSafeDrivers program is designed
specifically for employees in risk-sensitive jobs or with challenging work
schedules. The specialized program minimizes downtime and delivers a 90%+
success in treatment compliance. The SleepSafe Drivers management team has
unparalleled experience and expertise in ambulatory testing, high-compliance
treatment products and protocols, and a strong network with the nation`s leading
sleep labs, sleep physicians, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers. For
more information, visit www.sleepsafedrivers.com.

SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Dana Voien
President
949-330-3682 or 877-749-2728
danav@sleepsafedrivers.com
or
Launchit Public Relations
Susan Fall
858-490-1050
susan@launchippr.com

Copyright Business Wire 2009

Not a Bad Time to Become a Truck Driver

According to an article that ran on Freep.com written by Free Press Business Writer John Gallagher, economists are expecting steady growth in the trucking industry. The article discusses the many trucking jobs that are available and highlights the fact that no experience is required.

This is all great news for individuals that are considering a new career in the truck driving industry. Truck driving schools are training drivers for a career in an industry that pays a driver up to $40,000.00 in their first year of employment.

For many the great pay is nice, but the job security of the trucking industry is the new draw especially after all the layoffs that have occurred in other industries. Some trucking jobs may have been lost but carriers like CR England never laid off a single driver in the down turn. In fact CR England hasn’t ever laid off a driver in its 89 year history.

In the article Stevens Transport vice president Angela Horowitz said "There will always be goods moving across our nation, and 80% of all the volume goes over the road" and "Having a CDL and getting involved in transportation is a lot more stable and secure than probably 98% of the other career paths out there."

That’s a fact!

If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting, new career come see what CR England has to offer. CR England has many trucking jobs open for experienced and non-experienced drivers and even truck driving school students are guaranteed a job upon completion of training.

The original Freep.com article can be found at: http://www.freep.com/article/20091011/BUSINESS06/910110453/1320/No-letup-in-truck-driver-demand

Truck Driving School Will Guarantee You A Job

Recent reports are showing that the economy may have started to recover. That would be a great sign for all the people that are looking for jobs. Recent reports are still showing that job losses have continued to mount, but truck driving school across the nation have been in the news because they are enrolling more students than ever. With enrollment up, and trucking companies beginning to hire again its certainly a bright spot in the economy. One school was even publicized as having a 95% post employment rate for its recently graduated students.

Well CR England can do them one better. If you come and enroll into one of CR England's premier truck driving schools and complete the CDL training CR England will guarantee you a job driving for the company. That's 100% employment after graduation!

Check out our website to fill out an application to be a driving school student and you'll be well on your way to your first pay check. Here is you tube video about truck driving jobs.

Truck Driving Schools Video For New Students

If you've been looking for work and have decided that getting some cdl training may be your best option, check out this truck driving school video. It was made just to show you what the school experience is going to be like.



CR England's Premier Truck Driving Schools are located in 4 locations across the country.

Burns harbor, Indiana
Mira Loma, California'
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cedar Hill, Texas

Each school can provide transportation to the school and will provide room and board while you go through the school program. Best of all, CR England only trains individuals that it plans to hire for it's fleet. That's right, CR England Guarantees it's truck school graduates a truck job. No more job hunting if you enroll in our cdl training program.

Here is a little more information about CR England. CR England Inc. is the nation's largest refrigerated carrier and is a SmartWay Transport partner. The Company has been in business for almost 90 years and has never laid off a single driver.

read more about CR England

CR England Says Get Goal Oriented

There is absolutely no doubt that truck jobs can be hard work.  One of the easiest ways to relieve a lot of stress form all that hard work is to be goal orientated. Goal oriented people are overall more successful than those that are not.

One way thing that will certainly help you become goal orientated is to come up with a small simple business plan for yourself. Once you spend the time necessary to set up a business plan you will be able to understand the business side of the trucking business. When setting up your business plan you will have to do research to figure out things like repair costs, maintenance costs, food costs, and fuel costs.

Once you go through the process of setting up the plan you will be better off. You will be come goal orientated. When you spend money and earn money you will have your business goals in the back of your mind. Also, you will mostly likely have a good understanding of your actions sometimes cost you money in the long run.

Here are some tips for after you have made a business plan that will help you hit your goals.

Budget for unplanned events like flat tires, glass cracks etc.
If you budget in advance it won't be a sword in the back when it happens.

Budget for food expenses.
You would not believe how much money some drivers spend on food. You will also be very surprised by how much money a trucker can save on food if they think about each and every morsel they buy.

Be a Bean Counter.
Now that you have a plan, you can account for everything you spend your money on and you will have an understanding of how the expense is affecting your bottom line. Expenses like Fuel, Tolls, Pallets etc. will all be accounted for.

Trip Planning To The Penny.
Another great thing about understanding the business side of truck driving jobs is seeing how poorly planned trips are effecting your bottom line. Now that you know what its costing you to wing it, you'll be more inclined to plan better.


That's it. Follow the tips above and your CDL jobs will be smoother, lower stress, and more profitable than ever before. Thinking about truck driving school? more information

July Quotes From Our Truck Driving Schools

The summer just keeps on rolling by. This month we came across an article about an increase in truck tonnage. Since then a lot of positivity in the trucking industry has been generated. For trucking companies it means more freight is around the corner. With positivity in mind we thought we would post just a few quotes from recent Premier Truck Driving School graduates:

James B said:

 ”Instructors are very informative & helpful. -Thank you.”

Juan H wrote:

“' This was a very good class ”

Elaine G said:

” England instructors are very good and patient with the students.”

Brian E wrote:

“All instructors in driving school are outstanding, very patient w/students trying to break old driving habits.”

These are just a few of the quotes we find on our surveys. They say a lot about the talented staff we have doing or CDL training. Quotes like these show you why we have a reputation for having the best trainers in the business!

When you graduate from one of CR England’s Trucking Schools you get asked to fill out a survey about your experience up to that point. The surveys can be filled out with or without a name on them. They are of course, optional for the students to fill out. We use the surveys to gauge and  monitor our progress. We believe the surveys establish a picture of what is really going on at our truck driving schools.

If your considering the opportunities that trucking jobs offer and would like more information about the truck driving schools please visit www.CREngland.com  . 

The Family Business Of Truck Driving

CR England was mentioned In the June edition of Pilot Travel Centers CHALLENGE Magazine. The article ran a great story about family owned and operated truck driving businesses.

CR England was one of the featured companies in the article. The other company featured in the article was John Christner Trucking. The article mainly discussed the issues of Succession, Entitlement, and Expectations.

Another very interesting issue that was covered in the article was focused on this question. "Who really decides who is in charge?" The issue was summed up quite well with a quote from Dean England " In terms of business, we realize not everybody can be the boss and we understand our roles and perform them well."

The Christner family operates similarly with family members complimenting one and other and  sibling rivalry absent from the mix.

The topic of succession was briefly discussed. The article states that 70 percent of family owned businesses do not make it to a second generation of owners. With CR England now operating with 4th generation family members it certaily has over come the statistics.

The sense of entitlement is not taken lightly by Christner trucking or CR England. Both families  believe that there is a need to eliminate the idea that trucking jobs are just waiting for younger generations. At CR England they have decided on a policy where 4th and future generations will need to first work outside the family business for at least two years before they can work for the company.

Both families in the article made comments about the future expectations. The Christner family believes there will be no  expectation of succession. CR England manager Mitch England says He will encourage family to work with the company, but he will not force it.

This was a great featured article written by Jennifer Kirby. A full online version of the article can be found at: http://ptcchallenge.com/2009/06/a-tangible-legacy/

Not All Trucking Companies Closing

Yesterday, July 1 2009, Fox 21 online posted an article about Duluth based Monson Trucking company. The article says the 94 year old truck driving company will be closing its doors.

Author Beth Jett quoted Co-owner Mike Monson; according to  Mr. Monson, the company decision to close is related to the bankruptcy filings of two major clients, and the overall downturn of the economy. Monson says in total about 200 people will be out of work.

This is a tough story about yet another trucking company closure. For those drivers who have been informed of their companies misfortune, and are about to begin the search for a new employer we have some good news:

CR England, the nation's largest refrigerated carrier, is Hiring! CR England is looking for both experienced and non-experienced truck drivers. If you have been impacted by the Monson closure or any other company closure and are looking for trucking jobs please take a look at what CR England has to offer.

Many truck driving jobs are available at CR England Inc.

The original Fox 21 article can be found at: http://fox21online.com/news/family-owned-duluth-trucking-company-closes-200-lose-jobs     

C.R. England is Awarded Carrier of the Year From Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company

SALT LAKE CITY, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- C.R. England, a global transportation provider, has been recognized as the 2008 Globe and Spear Award Winner by the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. The Carrier of the Year award is based on the carrier that provides on-time pick-up and delivery service, equipment availability, customer service, and tracing capabilities.

"This award recognizes the excellent performance from our operations and sales team to continuously find ways to serve our customers better," said Dan England, chairman of the board of C.R. England. "This is one more tribute to the committed team of people we have at C.R. England."

"This award doesn't come without a lot of dedication and commitment," said Dean England, chief executive officer of C.R. England. "We are honored that The Wrigley Company recognizes our hard work and excellence in performance. We value the partnership that we have with them and appreciate this acknowledgement. We look forward to growing our relationship further with them."

"The Wrigley Logistics Team would like to congratulate C.R. England for their achievement, and express our appreciation for creating value for Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company," said Ronald Zapfel, Wrigley's senior manager of transportation and distribution. "We look forward to further developing our relationships as well as sharing our mutual talents in delivering exceptional service to our customers."

As a customer since 1999, C.R. England has worked with The Wrigley Company to find innovative transportation solutions. Through creative planning and utilizing our various service dimensions, such as our Mexico and Intermodal divisions, England has been able to find efficiencies and increase customer service. Along with Wm. Wrigley Jr., C.R. England analyzed which loads would be better on the rail versus over-the-road. C.R. England has been able to find alternative solutions while helping Wrigley cut down on its transportation costs.

About C.R. England, Inc.

Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has grown to be one of North America's largest transportation companies. C.R. England services include Long Haul and Short Haul (Regional) One-Way Carriage, Dedicated and Intermodal services as well as a Mexico division and offices in China. Additional services include Truckload, LTL, Parcel and Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Engineering. For more information, visit www.crengland.com.

Truck Driving Schools Website: http://www.gototruckdrivingschool.com

Quotes From the Trucking Schools

When you graduate from CR England Truck Driving Schools you get asked to fill out a survey about your experience up to that
point. The surveys can be filled out with or without a name on them. They are of course, optional for the students
to fill out. We use the surveys to monitor our progress. We believe the
surveys paint a picture of what is really going on at our truck driving schools.


Here are just a few of the quotes from our recent truck driving school graduates:

Aarton S said:

 "All Instructors are very intelligent and courteous not to mention
very professional.”

Dan P wrote:

"All of the instructors were totally professional and outstanding! ”

Elaine G said:

" England instructors are very good and patient with the students.”

Brian E wrote:

“All instructors in driving school are outstanding, very patient w/students trying to break old driving habits.”

These are just a few of the quotes we find on our surveys. They say
a lot about the talented staff we have training at our truck driving
schools. You can see why we proudly say our trainers are the
best in the business!

If your considering the opportunities the truck driving industry offers and would like more information about the truck driving schools that CR England operates please visit us at http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com.

6 Billion Dollars Worth of Information

Murdock: Democrats trigger Canada-Mexico trade war | ScrippsNews

Check out this article for updated information regarding the trucking debate. Could this be 6 billion dollars worth of info?

Truck Driving Schools Happy To Hear Of Positive Data

Truck Driving Schools at CR England are happy to hear of some positive economic data.

Last week Charirman of the Board, Dan England was quoted in the  Salt Lake Tribune
(click for the entire artice) in article about executives being somewhat upbeat on the economy. The article has other executives who are also positive.

Other recent economic data from the American Trucking Association (ATA) reported that truck tonnage fell a seasonally adjusted 2.2% in April, after plunging 4.5% in March. The positive story here is that the tonnage fell less. In this economy, a slower contraction has been viewed as a positive sign.

The tonnage has been trending down since the turn of the year. According to the Association of American Railroads weekly traffic report, rail freight traffic still remains extremely weak compared to the turn of the year.

The American Truckers Association chief economist, Bob Costello was quoted, speaking in a different light, in an article on Seeking Alpha. Costello said last week, “While most key economic indicators are decreasing at a slower rate, the year-over-year contractions in truck tonnage accelerated because businesses are right-sizing their inventories, which means fewer truck shipments…The absolute dollar value of inventories has fallen, but sales have decreased as much or more, which means that inventories are still too high for the current level of sales. Until this correction is complete, freight will be tough for motor carriers”.

The entire Seeking Alpha article is available at http://seekingalpha.com/article/141531-preview-from-europe-u-s-jobs-data-due-brown-reshuffles-the-deck

C.R. ENGLAND WINS TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FROM LEADING RETAILER

Salt Lake City, Utah --May 6, 2009 – C.R. England, a global transportation provider, has been recognized as the 2008 Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year and 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This is the first time Walmart has honored a transportation provider with two awards in one year.

“These awards are a significant honor for our company and our people,” said Dan England, chairman of the board of C. R. England. “We’re appreciative of Walmart for acknowledging our corporate commitment to customer service and operational excellence and our ability to find solutions to meet their transportation challenges. We value our partnership and are grateful for this recognition.”

“Walmart realizes the continued pressure and challenges facing the transportation industry,” said Ken Braunbach, Walmart’s senior director of carrier relations in a letter of commendation. C.R. England’s “ability to rise above these obstacles has won our utmost trust and confidence.”

Walmart has numerous dedicated operations in their grocery network serviced by all of the top transportation carriers. “By naming C.R. England Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year,
Walmart is recognizing the commitment of England’s operations staff, on-site management, support staff and professional, dedicated drivers,” said Kirk Freimuth, senior director of dedicated operations for C.R. England.

The second award C.R. England received was 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year. This award speaks to top performance in England’s National, Mexico, Intermodal and Regional operations and recognizes the dedication, commitment and support of all C.R. England employees. As a customer since 2005, England has grown with Walmart more each year, with most of that growth in the past year. As Walmart has expanded its produce centers, England has supported that growth.

About C.R. England, Inc.
Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has grown to be one of North America’s largest transportation companies, and has earned a reputation as a transportation partner of the highest quality. C.R. England services include Long Haul and Short Haul (Regional) One-Way Carriage, Dedicated and Intermodal services as well as a Mexico division and offices in China. Additional services include Truckload, LTL, Parcel and Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Engineering. For more information, visit www.crengland.com.

About England Dedicated
For nearly 15 years, England Dedicated has provided customized transportation solutions for the specialized needs of individual clients. With on-site management, dedicated equipment and a host of other fleet management services, England Dedicated can serve as an in-house extension of a customer’s transportation department. For more information, visit www.crengland.com.

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Walking Tips From CR England Truck Driving Schools

The Walking Tips that get your results.  Try these after all those long hauls.

1. Warm Up First, Then Stretch. Start by walking for just seven to 10 minutes (wear a watch) and then do a few gentle stretches. Your muscles will stretch better if you've warmed them up first. Ask a fitness professional which stretches are best for you.
2. Take Short, Quick Steps. By taking short, quick steps, rather than long strides, you will work your glute muscles (in your buttocks) as you log miles.
3. Practice the Heel-Toe Roll. Push off from your heel, roll through the outside of the foot, then push through the big toe. Think of the big toe as the Ago button and push off with propulsion. Keep the other toes relaxed. (This takes practice.)
4. Squeeze Your Glutes. Imagine squeezing and lifting your glutes up and back, as if you were holding a $50 bill between them! This will strengthen your low-back muscles. Developing the ability to maintain this deep contraction throughout your walk will take a while.
5. Zip Up Your Abs. During your walk, imagine you're zipping up a tight pair of jeans. Stand tall and pull your abdominal muscles up and in. You can practice this even when you're not walking.
6. Pump Your Arms. Imagine you are holding the rubber grips of ski poles in your hands. Stand straight, drop your shoulders, squeeze your shoulder blades behind you and push back your elbows with each step. Keep your arm movements smooth and strong.
7. Keep Your Chest Up, Shoulders Back. Use your walk as an opportunity to practice perfect posture. Imagine someone dumped ice down your back. That's the feeling you want to have as you hold your chest up and shoulders back.
8. Keep Your Head Up. Look about 10 feet ahead of you. Imagine you're wearing a baseball cap and have to look up just enough to see the road. This keeps your neck aligned properly.
9. Smile and Have Fun. Learning these techniques takes time and concentration. Be patient and enjoy your workout. Dress comfortably, find a partner or wear a headset and listen to music you love and, if you're walking outdoors, vary your route.
10. Practice Mental Fitness. Don't replay the problems of the day while you walk. Try to maintain a state of relaxed awareness by paying attention to your breathing and noticing how your body feels. Visualize yourself getting healthier, stronger and leaner. 

If you’re looking for an exciting career or looking for truck driving schools or know someone else who may be please visit CR England at http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com

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The Other Side Of The Trucking Weight Debate

Today an article ran in the Maryland Community Newspaper online (Gazette.net) that discusses the other side of the current debate on capital hill over increasing the weight limits that Semi Trucks are able to haul.

The Truck Driving Industry says it will make the industry more efficient and lower pollution. Here as you can see the opposition argues against it.

Here is the article written by Melissa J. Brachfeld:

This image was included in the article:

The mother of a Col. Zadok Magruder High School alum who was killed in
January after a truck tire sprung loose and landed on her car has joined a group
of safety advocates in hopes of preventing more highway tragedies involving
trucks.

Tracy Quinichett said she knows nothing can bring back her daughter Channing,
but hopes she can keep other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.

"I was shocked to learn that so many people die on our highways and byways
due to truck crashes that are preventable," the Anne Arundel County resident
said.

The Truck Safety Coalition last week called on families that have lost loved
ones in truck crashes to tell their stories on Capitol Hill. The group, which is
a partnership between the Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH)
Foundation and Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT), has taken issue with a
federal bill that could increase the size of the loads trucks can carry on
Interstate Highway System routes, saying big rigs are already too dangerous.

U.S Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine) is the lead sponsor of the bill, which has 11
co-sponsors, said Bill Redding, a spokesman for the Truck Safety Coalition.

"It's really a call for Congress to stop increasing the size and weights of
trucks on our highways because the public doesn't want it and it's not safe,"
said Jackie Gillan, a member of CRASH's board of directors and a Silver Spring
resident.

Gillan, who is also the vice president of Advocates for Highway and Auto
Safety, added the group wants stricter rules that would limit the size and
weight of trucks.

The coalition is supporting the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation
Act, which is sponsored by U.S. Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.), U.S. Rep. Mark
Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) and Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Redding said. The
legislation would extend the current restrictions on the size and weight of
trucks that travel U.S. highways.

But Clayton Boyce, a spokesman for the American Trucking Association, said
increasing the size of truck loads from 80,000 to 97,000 pounds would make
trucks more efficient by burning less fuel and helping decrease the number of
trucks needed on roads.

Quinichett said she thinks any kind of size or weight increase would be the
wrong thing to do. The former Derwood resident lost Channing, 21, on Jan. 21
when a tire came off a flat-bed delivery truck that was being towed along the
inner loop of the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, bounced around the
roadway, hit a tractor trailer and slammed into Channing Quinichett's car. The
2005 Magruder graduate was pregnant and only several months away from graduating
from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a degree in early childhood
education. Her diploma will be presented to her family posthumously on May 22.

The tow truck was being driven by then-43-year-old Roger Smith of Dale City,
Va., and is owned by Waggy's Towing of Dumfries, Maryland States Police said.

The complete article can be found at: http://www.gazette.net/stories/05132009/rocknew211416_32537.shtml

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Heavier Trucks To Reduce Pollution

On Sunday 05/10/09 the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ran an article about the proposed trucking weight increase. The article was written by Jon Schmitz.

Here is a summary of the article:

According to the trucking industry increasing federal maximum weight from the current 80,000 pounds to 97,000
pounds would promote efficiency and reduce highway congestion and pollution. The trucking industry says they can do this without
compromising safety.

Congress is being asked to make the change. The issue is supported by the 37,000-member American Trucking
Association. The American Trucking Association is the trade association of the trucking industry.

In the article gave this quote from Clayton Boyce, spokesman for the American Trucking Associations, "the higher
weight limit has been adopted in Canada and Europe and it has proven to be safe
there." Also Boyce said that the benefit of the increase in weight is that heavier trucks are more efficient for shipping freight,
which translates to lower consumer costs, and the need for fewer trucks on the
highways, which reduces congestion and pollution.

This is great news for the trucking industry if this change makes it through congress. The full article can be found at: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09130/969159-147.stm

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Find A Truck Driving School The Easy Way

Read this and find a truck driving school the easy way!

 We hope that by the end of this article you will be a more prepared consumer. Getting into the business of trucking is a big step and there is nothing worse than taking your first step in the wrong direction.

Here is a simple fact. When you do an Internet search for trucking schools or truck driving schools you will find search results filled with hundreds of websites offering something related to truck driving schools. Then you have to wade through dozens of websites that seem to provide mostly advertisements for other truck driving schools. If you take the wrong course you end up bouncing back and forth between advertisements. This will most likely leave you lost.

Well, Let's make it easier than ever before!

First answer this question:

• Are you committed to making this a new career or are you just looking to improve your skills for a job you already have?

If your looking to make this a new career, than you should focus on the stability of the company doing the training, the quality of the training, their reputation in the industry, and your total costs. When it comes to proper training your life depends on it!
 
If your just looking to improve your skills for a job you already have then right off the bat you should look for a local training company. Try searches that include your city or state. For example: "Riverside Truck Driving Schools" That can eliminate a lot of the junk out there.

All Right, Your Ready To Start A New Career:

First and fore most training should be the most important piece of the puzzle to you. If your not trained properly you could end up in a bad accident or a very short driving career. That is why we say your life depends on it! As far as the training goes, someone who is well experienced when it comes to truck driving and truck driving training should train you on recent equipment. 

Next consider the training time. Are you about to attend a license mill, or is the company going to give you plenty of time behind the wheel?

After training you should of course consider your costs. If you can't see prices for tuition, fees and everything else, you might want to walk away now or in your case leave that website. Just think what else is going to be negotiable? Tuition, fees, your safety?

Now that you know how much it costs for tuition, you should also consider other costs like financing, room and board or hotel stays, transportation to the school, amenities etc. Be conscious of the numbers game. It might be $5000 for one school all-inclusive and $4000 for another but you still have to pay for hotel. That makes them the same. So you really have to evaluate the schools and do your due diligence.

Lastly and most commonly where people are taken for a ride, is the promise of employment. Your making a career move so you most definitely need to have a job lined up for when you complete school. Here is a simple fact. If they're not a "School to Hire" organization, then it is not a job guarantee! “School to Hire” refers to a situation where, not if, but when you complete school you have a job with the company who trained you or with another company via a contractual agreement between the school and a carrier. For example you might go to school A, and upon completion, you'll be working for company B. You'll know before you even start school who your going to work for. The other option uses another very common term. "Guaranteed Job Placement" or "Lifetime Placement Assistance", or something along those lines. The long and short of it, they guarantee they will be helping you apply for jobs.    

The Hard Fact:

• The fact is there are Truck Driving Schools out there that have no intention other than taking your money, getting you a license and sending you packing with a hand full of applications.

Now that you have a little more information about what you should look for than your ready to begin your search to find the school that is going to work for you.

 

We hope this short article is helpful in navigating the truck driving school maze and wish you the best in your endeavors. If you are interested in an upfront, no funny business approach, from a company that has never laid off a driver in 89 years visit us at www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com

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Not All Trucking Companies Cutting Jobs At Least One is Hiring!

Trucking companies all over the country have been singing the same tune. Recent Earnings updates from a couple of large trucking carriers seem to be in line with expectations. The Truckers YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) and Con-way Inc. (CNW) recently posted their first-quarter earnings on April 23rd. Both reported losses as the industry deals with slumping shipping demand.

Across the market all types of transporters have been reporting significant volume declines as the U.S. economic output continues to shrink. This has created a tough market for companies like YRC and Con-way. Both have been cutting a host of costs in addition to cutting jobs.

Well, not all companies are cutting jobs. That's for sure. CR England is certainly looking to hire new Truck Driving School Students. They are also looking to hire experienced drivers as well. CR England seems to be bucking the job cutting trend. In fact they have never laid off a single driver in their 89 year history.

Even Through Swine Flu, Trucking Driving Schools Industry Taking the Right Steps!

The current swine flu health emergency has become a very important topic. The public should feel a little safer knowing the trucking industry is stepping it up and talking some extra precautions to help rid the spread of the swine flu.

In truck stop clinics from Texas to Tennessee staff members are on high alert to prevent the spread. Professional Drivers Medical Depot has Texas clinics in El Paso and Laredo, which are close to the Mexican border. Their personnel is on the look out for evidence of the swine flu.

The full story can be found at the truck driving schools favorite news site MyFoxMemphis.
"http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/042709_Trucker_Clinics_On_Alert_For_Swine_Flu"

Back Pain From Truck Driving School Bus or Van

"Man after that long haul my back is killing me!"

Boy we have all heard or said that that before. Here is a quick summary of a study that was done on a truck drivers back pain. You will be surprised by the outcome of the study

Well the bottom line is that those who work trucking jobs and others who drive for a living report more back problems than any one else in any other occupation. The basic scientific theory is that "constant, long-term, whole-body vibration" that can be caused by truck driving type professions accelerates the degeneration and increases the likelihood of spinal disc herniation. This leaves them with a belief that this is the source of lower-back pain and disability.

Here is a summary of the study:

"Researchers compared 45 pairs of identical male twins who had distinctly different driving patterns throughout their lives, in which one twin had spent a lot of time driving occupationally, and the other had not. The amount of spinal disc degeneration each man suffered was determined based on readings from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Twins were studied because in the absence of outside factors that affect spinal degeneration, a set of twins' spines should appear fairly similar at any given point in time."

You may want to read this next part twice...

"Driving time did not appear to affect spinal disc degeneration; men who drove multiple hours daily for many years were no more likely to have significant disc degeneration than their twins who did not. No other spinal disorders appeared more common in professional drivers, either, in this study."

This is great news if your considering going to truck driving school or if you already drive professionally. Basically, "Your spine may not suffer permanent damage from long hours on the road."

These Quotes came from:Reference: Battié MC, Videman T, et al. Occupational driving and lumbar disc degeneration: A case-control study. The Lancet 2002:360(9343), pp. 1369-1374.

Mid-America Radio Show on Back Pain

Not to long ago the CR England recruiting team was down at the Mid America Truck Show. On the trip we brought down one of or staff physicians, Erik Moll. It was a great trip, but by far the highlight of the trip was the Midnight Trucking Radio show. Erik went on the air and provided some excellent information for the show. He spoke a lot about the degeneration of muscles.

Click here for the Midnight Trucking Radio Mid-America Show recap.