Safety First, Even in Recessions

We just read an article about how the economy is forcing truck drivers to play “outside the rules” My answer is why?

Why do drivers feel that the way to survive is to be dishonest? The article, Tough times driving truckies outside rules, say police” on stuff.co.nz has valid points of drivers exhausted and doing what it takes to stay on the road. That’s all correct. But wouldn’t it be easier to just be honest? Instead of drivers fixing logbooks, why don’t they just follow the safety guidelines? Safety is the most important aspect of driving.

Here’s an example of a few opinions we have heard flying around. A driver needs more money, so he pushes the mileage to get that freight delivered. Is it worth the risk? Really? Think about it. The driver drives for 13 hours instead of the legal time to get a shipment delivered and get paid. Because the driver is tired, the risk goes up of fatigue setting in and someone getting hurt. Either the driver or someone he or she hits will be seriously hurt.

Here’s another example. The driver saves money by not keeping up on the maintenance of the truck. Again, is it worth the risk? Neglecting maintenance also creates a dangerous situation. If a brakes fail or go out someone is going to get hurt. It’s not worth it and can’t be justified, no matter what.

The best thing to do out there is follow the safety rules, keep a good score with the new CSA 2010, and keep your job. It’s not worth the risk.

It’s true. Most Truck Drivers follow the guidelines taught by their trainers in truck driving school. It’s the few bad apples that hurt the industry’s reputation and endanger the motoring public.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/4026730/Tough-times-driving-truckies-outside-rules

CR England Truck Drivers with Patience in Common

Here are the stories of two successful CR England, Inc. truck drivers that are so very different and yet so very much the same.



Jamie is a female truck driver in a world of male drivers. At only one and a half years with CR England as an Independent Contractor, she is known in circles for her golden heart. People know her as the driver who is willing to help in any situations. Many at CR ENGLAND, INC respect her and look up to her.



In fact, the biggest moment she’s ever experienced on the road was when she came up on a terrible accident. The driver hit a deer with his vehicle. The car flipped over an embankment and there she was, ready to help. She helped the people out of the car and into safety’s way.



She is also a very patient person. Her advice to help out new drivers is to count to ten when getting upset. Her thought on that subject is: “Things happen. Maintain temper.” She feels that a cool head keeps a driver safe. She also feels that a cool head keeps drivers out of trouble when tempers fly.





There is another driver like Jamie. His advice to new drivers is to be patient. Mike Quote has been with CR England for fourteen years. He even met his girlfriend on the road. An experienced driver, he recently hit 3,000,000 miles without an accident. That’s incredible in my book! His ultimate goal is to make enough money to retire. With those kinds of miles, he should reach that goal soon. He has a soft side because he can’t live without his puppy dog.

More Trucking Job Opportunities to Come

U.S. Bureau of Labor states that there are going to be more job opportunities coming in the trucking industry. That’s because the growth of the economy is making a bigger and growing demand for product to be shipped from one destination to the other, all across the country.



In an article called “Keep On Trucking’” by Nicole Dow of the Sun Herald News, Nicole gives examples of different drivers ventures to get jobs in today’s tough economic times. None of the examples have any tough times and find jobs easily.



It’s ironic to me. This article talks about how it’s going to get easier to get a job as a truck driver, and yet for months now, I keep reading other articles about how easy it’s been to get a job as a truck driver.



So if I understand this subject right, in hard times, it’s easy to get a truck-driving job. In good times it’s easy to get a truck-driving job. It’s simple actually; due to the need of society for food, clothing, and shelter, the shipping industry will always need truck drivers to move product.



For people looking for jobs, truck-driving schools are available. I would personally choose a school like CR England Truck Driving School where once accepted into the training program, you are guaranteed a job. A good career with a long-term stable job that is what most people are looking for. CR England has been in business for over 90 years and has never laid off a driver yet. That’s something to be said in times like these. Visit our websie to find more information about our trucking jobs.



If you are interested, go to crengland.com and click on Truck Driving Schools. Apply and you are on your first step to a long-term job.





http://www.sunherald.com/2010/10/23/2578209/keep-on-truckin.html

Horizon Independent Contactor Accomplishes 1,000,000 Miles on the Road

There is an independent contractor at CR England named Seth Clark. At age 36, he sounds just like a lot of other guys out there. Loves time with his family, wants to make a good future for himself and them, and is a hard worker to do just that.



Seth stands out because he just hit 1,000,000 miles with CR England as a Lease Driver, after only 3 ½ years. He did this by a life long attitude. “Always moving forward.” He believes that there is no reason to stop when not at home. A successful driver keeps on moving at all times. Seth Clark is a humble man and gives credit to everyone but himself for this successful mark in his career.



So, where does a driver go, once they hit one million miles? For Seth, it is to manage a fleets and branch into other related trucking fields.



The best experience he has ever had on the road is making the money. He loves making the money that an independent contractor makes with CR England. But he also likes giving trainees the opportunity to turn their lives around. For him, it’s a great feeling to help people who need a new start in life. Get them back on their feet and drive for success.



Seth also stands out of the crowd for his caring of other human beings. His advice for new drivers is to be on time, make more friends than enemies, and most importantly, to remember that successes or failures are your own. That is really great input for anyone, let alone the drivers he mentors. Trainees are lucky to have him as a coach.

http://www.crengland.com/truckdrivingschools/blog/truck-driver-story/

Fleet Owner Succeeds and Passes on his Knowledge

Here is a real quick story about what we'd like to call "Four Trucks and Bigger Dreams." This story is about a fantastic driver, entrepreneur, and business man. This story sounds a lot like the beginnings of many trucking companies.

Mark Weatherill wants to make enough money to travel, enjoy life, be charitable with his extra money, and invest in more trucks to make even more money. Mark is a man that enjoys fast cars, skiing, sports, and biking. He likes to take care of himself and is driven to succeed.

His latest accomplishment was starting his very own fleet with 4 trucks. How did he get to this point in 2 ½ years? By studying what was available, using CR England Programs like Equinox to teach him how to run a business and to do the accounting, and the bottom line and toughest part, hard work. He believes success comes through paying close attention to the little details. No daydreaming or as he puts it “lollygagging”. Mark states: “Focus on what you are taught and don’t allow yourself to have distractions.”

From the time Mark Weatherill gets in the morning to the time he goes to bed, he is dedicated to succeeding. He trains his drivers to achieve something and follow his lead. He knows that a good role model will help them succeed by accomplishing a level of skill that they can be successful at.

When helping drivers get their CDL license, he trains on his own truck. There are no distractions such as the radio or phones and away he goes. He takes it seriously and does what it takes for his students to succeed. As part of his passion, he appreciates the finished project of a successful driver.

While reaching his dreams as a driver, he helps others to reach their dreams as well. Focusing on succeeding himself as well as the success of others is what he wants.

Midwest Fuel Prices Drop with Repairs on Pipeline

According to the article, “Gas, oil prices both on the same track: downward” by Sandy Shore on 9/17/10, the Trucking Industry, along with all vehicle drivers, will be paying less at the pump for fuel, once the pipeline delivering crude oil to the Midwestern refineries is repaired and finished. The Chicago area recently had its lines reopened that deliver crude to Canada from the Midwest refineries. Analysts expect pump prices to lower because of the fix. As well as the pipeline reopening, crude prices are dropping for October by almost a dollar. Placing these two changes together, oil should drop in price. Something everyone is happy about especially those with truck driving jobs in chicago.



The unleaded regular gas national average rose around 5.5 cents last week to $2.740 a gallon, which is an average of 19 cents higher than that rate in 2009. This is according to the Oil Price Information Service, the Wright Express, and AAA.



Tom Kloza, the publisher and chief oil analyst of Oil Price Information Service, was stated in the article as:



“Although gasoline and oil supplies remain plentiful nationwide, the closed Enbridge Energy Partners pipeline caused concerns about supply problems for the affected refineries.”



With the oilrig leaks capped, the anxiety of the fuel market is coming down. This lowers the price of fuel and will help the Midwest cost of fuel to lower the national average.



All around, it’s good news for the consumer, both those in the Trucking Industry and people in cars and other motor vehicles. This in turn will boost the economy even more by consumers feeling less pressure from the cost of fuel





http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2010/9/17/Gasoilpricesbothonthesametrackdownward.aspx

CR England Trucking Company has a 24-hour Recruiter Hotline

C.R. England Trucking Company now has a 24-hour recruiter hotline for those people who can’t make it to the phone during working hours. It’s new and seems to be very popular with experienced drivers as well as truck driving students on the road. Started in mid-July, it has become a necessity for those wanting more information about becoming a driver for CR England and wanting to talk to a live recruiter.

According to the recruiting department at C.R. England, it is a hit and the number is well used. People who have questions call in before going online to fill out their online application. The recruiters are friendly and informative with knowledgeable answers to help drivers decided if C.R. England, Inc. is the right company for them.

There are times when a driver is looking for a new company, whether by lay off or looking for a better future. They drive all day and by nightfall, it’s to late to call for answers to his or her questions. They can call the CR England Hot Line at 1-866-380-1985, and get their answers even if it’s during the middle of the night. Drivers love the service as well as those looking to step into the field.

If drivers or even non-drivers are interested in going to C.R. England Trucking for school or already have their CDL, call 1-866-380-1985 to have your questions answered. If you are ready to start with CR England Trucking, go online and apply at crengland.com, click on the trucking jobs tab and then the apply now button to begin the journey to your new career.

Truck Drivers Can Avoid Neck and Back Pain

The business of truck driving obviously involves a lot of sitting. Extended periods of sitting often come with upper and lower back pain. Anyone who sits at a desk all day, drives a truck or has simply been on a long road trip can relate. Holding still in a chair for hours on end is never easy on the back. Although back pain is common, when in one of these situations there are simple things that can be done to prevent pain and optimize back positioning.

Doctor Jolie Bookspan writes about the ways to stop back and neck pain after long sittings. She starts out by listing that it is not necessary to buy an expensive chair or cushion to sit in a healthful way. She also mentions that with some common sense and information you can sit in a comfortable way that will help your back and neck instead of hurting them.

When slouching you are holding your muscles in a longer position then normal. This weakens the muscles and can cause injury and pain. The cushions between your back bones are called discs and as you sit hunched over your discs slowly degenerate and are pushed out ward to the back. This is what leads to herniated or slipped disks. Positioning your neck slightly forward or backward can also cause problems with your disks. Disks can be pushed far enough out that they hit a nerve and can cause pain in other places such as the legs. Serious issues such as these can be easily prevented.

As you sit notice the position of your back. Do you allow your back to curve to the shape of the seat? If your back is rounded are you leaning even more forward by pulling your head forward or positioning a pillow behind it that curves your neck as well as your back?

Check to see if you are sitting away from the back of your chair causing all of your weight to be centered on your lower back? All of these are common problems with a simple solution.

To improve posture, move your hips all the way to the back of the chair. Lean slightly back to a comfortable position. If the back of the chair is rounded place a small cushion in the space created between your lower back and the chair. This will preserve a healthy and normal sitting position instead of curving your back to the shape of the chair.

While driving move your seat so that you are not required to bend or lean to reach the steering wheel. Your seat should also be tilted slightly back as you sit up and lean your upper back against the seat. Another bonus of this position is that your face and chest are farther away from the airbag making it safer as you drive.

One last thing to remember is that you need to get up every once and a while. Your hips need standing weight for strength so simply standing up for a break can be an effective tool. Stretching is also very beneficial. Simply standing up and straightening out or laying on the ground while propped up on your elbows can help “unround” your spine.

When practicing these tools remember that it is not all about specific angles or positions. Do what works and always pay attention to how you are sitting. Truck driving a truck for hours on end does not have to end in neck and back pain. Use these tools effectively and you will see the difference.

http://www.drbookspan.com/SittingHealthy.html
http://www.truckingjobsblog.com

Some Good News in The Economy in Trucking

Are you tired of reading article after article about how bad the recession is? It’s not only the articles, it’s advertising. Radio, TV, Billboards, and even Internet Advertisers. Everyone in the media writes and talks about the economy and its downslide.

Well, here is an article that is about the light at the end of the tunnel and where you can find a job now.

First, lets look at what’s out there. Job fairs are drawing in thousands of applicants. Take one in Puyallup, Washington. 4,000 people came for 3,000 jobs that were available. Because of this overflow of people needing jobs, the employers have the luxury of being more selective, so not all jobs would be filled. This is happening all over the country right now.

Back to a positive note, there are plenty of jobs in the trucking industry. I have seen a lot of articles about job openings through Truck Driving Schools. CR England truck driving schools, like other schools, have no waiting list. So, if you want to go to school for driving truck, you can do it now, instead of waiting until your number comes up.

A Truck Drivers life is physical, but rewarding. You can see the country and choose life on your own time. Get away from your desk and hit the highway. See the country! Go to school now by applying at: http://www.crengland.com. If you are interested in other CDL jobs, just visit CREngland.com.

Here is a link to the original Puyallup Job fair article posted on thenewstribune.com: http://www.thenewstribune.com/topstory/story/843347.html

Tags: jobs, truck_jobs, unemployment
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Identifying Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers

Last fall, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced it would like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to start a program helping to identify truck drivers that may by at risk for obstructive sleep apnea.

Some steps requested include the following:

• If truck drivers diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea cannot prove by documentation that they have been treated of such, FMCSA could deny medical certification.

• FMCSA would hand out information and guidelines to help the truck drivers, trucking companies, and their medical doctors recognize high-risk candidates.

• I was surprised at the statistics that truck drivers have a 50% statistic of sleep apnea in those who have average body mass index of 40.0 or more; 35.0 and over considered obese.

In fact, a study commissioned by the FMSCA found that 17.6 percent of truckers studied suffered from mild sleep apnea while 5.8 percent had moderate sleep apnea and 4.7 percent had severe conditions.

In reading the letter, it shows there is only one accident mentioned, due to sleep apnea. The driver ran into a highway patrol officer, killing him instantly. Though this is a very sad story, one must ask them self if it is enough documentation to hold back a truck driver’s medical certification because he may be at risk.

The Dangers of Text Messaging on The Road

Truck Drivers who feel safe text messaging while driving may want to read the report from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute was partially funded by FMCSA to study the amount of time drivers took their eyes from the road to text message, either by sending or receiving.

The study showed a drastic increase above past studies of the same issue. Text messaging is much riskier than a lot of other driving distractions. In fact, Matt Richetel of the New York Times states that the FMCSA reported that truck drivers were 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident if text messaging while driving.

The study was held by video cameras installed in truck cabs for 18 months to monitor drivers as they drove. Results were frightening. The Virginia Tech Institute’s director, Tom Dingus, stated “You should never do this,” he said of text messaging while driving. “It should be illegal.”

The University of Utah conducted a simulation of equipment study for text messaging on truck drivers instead of the real thing and they also came up with some disturbing statistics. They found that those drivers that text messaged were 8 times more likely to cause an accident. Even though the University of Utah’s simulation tests were not as high in accident ratios as that of a monitor in a cab, David Strayer who worked on the testing at U of U feels it is only because real trucks are tougher to maneuver and younger college students are better at multitasking than older drivers on the road. To see the complete NYTIMES article, click here.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/technology/28texting.html?_r=4&hp


Tags: drivingdistractions, textmessagingwhiledriving, TruckDrivingJobs
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Tips to Eating Healthy

Do you want to eat healthier on the road? Do you feel like if you eat one more cheeseburger or French fry, you might just quit eating altogether? I know how you feel. EHOW.com has some great steps in finding a healthier lifestyle.

· Step 1

Bring healthy food along. A cooler stocked with bottles of water, fruit, and cut-up veggies can keep you from eating chips, candy and soda on your stops.

· Step 2

When you stop for fast food, look for a healthier restaurant option. For example, it might be easier for you to find healthier meals at fast food restaurants such as Subway than a place that only sells greasy burgers and fries.

· Step 3

No matter where you stop for meals, choose healthy foods. Salads, grilled chicken and fish, or broth-based soups are good choices. For breakfast, go with an egg white omelet or oatmeal.

· Step 4

Drink plenty of water. Not only is it much healthier than soft drinks, it will help you to feel full longer as well. You might have to make more "pit stops" along the way, but half the fun of a road trip is seeing the different little towns along the way.

· Step 5

Don't snack for fun. Take in the scenery, enjoy your companions' company, or play license plate bingo. While you probably won't remember what you ate for lunch, you will always be able to recall the fun, silly times you had.

Eating on the road is tough when you are health oriented. But maybe these steps can help you.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2284087_eat-healthy-road-trip.html

Bad Economy, Doesn’t Matter

Found in the archives from August of 2009, there was an article called “Get these Jobs Now” in the Timeout Chicago. It still relates today because trucking jobs are still hot on the list of jobs available in today’s economy.

The article itself gives a laundry list of careers available in today’s weak economy, including Truck Driving jobs. It included other careers as well like Certified Nurse’s Assistant and Security Guards. The Truck Driving summary describes the pros and cons of the lifestyle. But it also emphasized the fact that there will always be a need for truck drivers. Read their summary below and see what I mean:

If you love hitting the open road, get trucking. “It’s a good career; we’ll always need trucks to deliver things to stores—you can’t have a plane pull up to Target and unload,” says Eddie Boik, a truck driver for fund-raising company Market Day and a truck-driving instructor for Mega Driving School (6105 W Belmont Ave, 773-804-0500).
Skills needed Not prone to road rage, responsible, clean driving record
Requirements 21 years old (for interstate travel), must pass a Department of Transportation drug test and physical, a valid Illinois driver’s license for light trucks and a commercial driver’s license for heavier loads
Starting salary $29,653 (heavy and tractor trailer), $18,851 (light/delivery services)
Pros “You don’t have a boss hovering over you,” Boik says. “You’re independent out there.” And the trucker’s hat will be the real deal.
Cons “There’s long hours and you’re away from home a lot,” Boik says. “It’s a major responsibility to drive a truck that’s 26,000 pounds empty, because you not only can hurt someone, you can kill someone.”

If you are looking to become a Truck Driver, click on http://www.CREngland.com. CR England is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smart Way Transport Partner.

http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/careers/77436/get-these-jobs-now

Unemployed Turning To Well-Paying Trucking Jobs

Last fall, Portland News had an article about the income that can be made through driving a truck, quoting $40,000 yearly right off the bat. With the diverse workforce looking for jobs, changing careers is an option for many people.

Take Kelly Lovering (age 27) of Portsmouth, OR. She was quoted as saying, “I used to work for the Department of Corrections. I got laid-off in January, so I searched for six months to find a job and couldn’t find anything. So, I was like, ‘Well, I’ll do something different.’ So, I decided to come take lessons and learn to drive a truck,” she said.

Lovering is halfway through the her course. Trucking is almost a recession-proof job. For lovering she has a lot to look forward to. According to the article she has just four to six weeks of training, and after that she is done and should yield a starting salary of $40,000 a year.

The article grabbed our attention because it brough up the issue of aware ness. Not everyone knows that with a few months of traii9ng you can have a great career. The article makes the point when discussing the pay in the industry, “Where?’ you might ask? Behind the wheel of a big-rig,” said Lovering.

Trucking Jobs are certainly available at CR England and training positions can pay up to $85,000. CDL training enrollment for many schools has increased during these recessionary times, but good quality truck drivers have always been in high demand. The fact is that there are driving jobs available. In fact CR England Guarantees their students a job!

The complete original article can be found at wmtc.com: http://www.wmtw.com/news/20295797/detail.html. No author was mentioned.

Tags: cdltraining, WMTW.com
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Pros and Cons of Electronic Logs

Last October of 2009, Schneider Trucking announced their involvement with electronic logs. Paper logbooks are being replaced by instant network communication. With digital scanning in cabs for over a decade, you have to ask yourself what took so long?

Schneider National Trucking Company is hopeful that efficiency will go up and accidents will go down. I’m excited to look in October of 2010 and see their progress and how successful they will be.

The days of falsifying hours on the road may be coming to an end. The digital logs will make it harder to be dishonest. Those drivers who get paid by the mile instead of the hour are resisting the technology change. According to JSOnline.com’s article, Trucking firms flip on digital logbooks”, those drivers that are more prone to be dishonest, they are nervous that they will lose some income and extra time at home.

Others are concerned that electronic logs will bring the trucking industry more government regulation. The fear of big brother watching over you is heightened among some people. But only time will tell on this question.

There is also the question of unforeseen circumstances. A good example is running into traffic 3 or 4 miles away from a delivery. Does the driver have the option of finishing the run or does he pull over? These are questions that must be resolved to make it successful.

The pros of electronic logs are better productivity. Truck Drivers let the dispatchers take care of load assignments, giving them more time to drive. Planners also have the luxury of seeing the available hours of the drivers, creating more organized game plans for the road.

You Won’t Believe What The Doctor Has

If you are in a truck driving school, this will interest you. You know that medical exam you have to take to get your CDL License?

Well, the CR England truck driving school has a test you don’t see at your family practitioners. They literally have a rear end of a truck as a physical testing area. Called “Functional Capacity Evaluation Equipment”, it is used to test the physical needs of being a truck driver.

It is actually the exact size of a rear end of a refrigerated truck and the patient has to prove he is fit enough to maneuver around and do what is required like bending under the truck or step up on the back of a truck without any physical inabilities.

Once you have been on the road some you will certainly see a few different tricks drivers use to get in the back of the truck. There is the "Step Stool", there is the "running Start" and the "jump hop and lunge" an fo course my favorite is the "Indiana Jones." This is where drivers actually keep a rope like lasso with a hook on it so they can Macgyver their way into the truck.

The "Functional Capacity Testing Device" is there to make sure you don't need to do any acrobatics to do your job.

This is a great tool for the driver as well as he or she can find out if they can’t physically work on the back of a truck. It’s better to know before you start driving and you can’t do your job. Right? You’ll find out at this school.
Tools like this one shows how serious CR England CDL School is about making sure their students are ready for the road. Their requirements to become a student as well as their curriculum in class are top of the line.

And once you graduate, you have a job! They definitely make sure you are prepared to drive for their company. If you are interested in becoming a driver for CR England and go to school for them, go to http://gototruckdrivingschool.com. Or, if you have a friend that would like to be a truck driver, let them know about this school. It’s top of the line and a great lifestyle.

Are You 50 and Just Got Laid Off? Drive Truck

I just read an article from Monster.com that suggested that those people that are middle-aged will be struggling harder than younger workers to find a job because younger employees have newer job expertise. They support their concerns with the fact that technology has evolved so quickly in the past decade or so. They went on to suggest that “auto manufacturing, publishing, retail and financial services” would probably not come back. So those middle aged unemployed from fields diminishing are really struggling to find jobs.

Truck driving school might be a solution for people looking for a job that is 45 years or older. The trucking field is hiring, even in high unemployment and all ages can apply. Some bigger trucking companies like CR England Trucking have schools where they train drivers and then automatically hire them for employment. Some people 50 years of age and on have it easier to drive trucks than their younger counterpart. Their families are older and there is more freedom. And some parents that have no children at home anymore have the opportunity to team together. Both husband and wife can go to truck driving school together and see the country with flexible hours.

At CR England Truck Driving School, they have school loans that would be slowly taken out of your paycheck once you start working at CR England Trucking Company. They take care of the cost of your transportation to the school and for your hotel room once you get to the school. The only thing you have to pay is for your own meals. And once you graduate, you have a job. That’s the best part.

http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/workforce-management/hr-management-skills/unemployment-older-managers.aspx

Truck Driving Jobs Q & A

A lot of people a deciding that truck driving jobs are for them. That's fantastic because the trucking industry is always looking for new drivers who are excited to learn.

Here are some some questions that a lot of people ask about the trucking industry when they are deciding if the industry is right for them or not. These questions are pretty simple but address a lot of the popular concerns.

QUESTION AND ANSWER:

Question – Is trucking just a job, or does the industry offer a career path?
Answer – Whether the economy is good or bad, trucks will always be shipping supplies from one place to another place. There is always a need for truck drivers in all sorts of markets whether the economy is good or bad. Many Trucking Companies offer a career path. You may start over the road and then get opportunites to lease your own truck. You may even get the opportunity to build your own small fleet.

Question – I am interested in getting my CDL license. What is the first step?
Answer – First, look for quality truck driving schools. Check out their curriculum and make sure it is a valid school and a good fit for you. Go to our web page, CREngland.com, it will save you a lot of time.

Question – Are there medical benefits for my family and me in trucking?
Answer – Yes. When checking out trucking companies to drive for, look into their benefits program. Every company has their own plan so make sure you and your family can live with those benefits. CR England offers many different options.

Question – How much money I can make?
Answer – Drivers start out about $29,000 to $39,000. The longer you work for a company, the more you make. A lot of drivers who have been on the road for a few years and own their own equipment or have low lease payments can make over $75,000 a year.

Question – How often can I get paid?
Answer – Most of the time, it’s once a week. There are a few companies that have a different pay schedule.

Question – How long am I on-the-road before I can come home?
Answer – It depends on the job you take. Most drivers are gone for 2 to 3 weeks before getting back home. There are day jobs near your home or there are jobs that take you across the country. You choose what you want. CR England is currently hiring Over the Road Drivers that are out 3 to 4 weeks and home three to four days at a time.

Question – How many truck drivers are there out there?
Answer – Just working in the United States there are over 3 million.

We hope this quick list of Q and A questions will help you out. If you looking for truck driving jobs, or looking for more information about our truck driving school click here.

Looking For Work? There Are Jobs in Trucking

This spring, forecasts are looking better about the economy with rumors of hope and improved job numbers coming soon. That’s all great and we are very excited. Right now people need work, not forecasts. For those people who would like a job now and don’t want to wait until unemployment is down, there is a great career opportunity at CR England.

It seems like no matter what the unemployment rate is, there are always jobs in transportation. People still need to eat and transportation is what gets food to the stores. People may buy less, but they still buy.

Not only is it a great way to make an income in a down turn economy, but also it is good money and stable earnings. Drivers average about $30 to $40 thousand dollars their first year of driving. And it goes up from there. Experienced drivers make $100,000 or more quite often. In fact, CR England Trucking Company, like other trucking companies, never lay off drivers. With 90 years under their belt, CR England Trucking Company, it has been around the block a few times and is highly respected in the trucking community.

No matter what the economy, good or bad, truck drivers are needed. And many people leave the jobs they have to become a truck driver for the flexibility and travel they are looking for. It’s a popular career for different reasons and needs of the driver.

CR England Trucking Company actually has a truck driving school and takes all graduates as a driver for their company. Known for their safety curriculum (because they want safe drivers), it is a top-notch school with a great reputation.

If you would like to look into there school more, go to CREngland.com and click on the Truck Driving School tab. Many people are looking into driving truck because there are always jobs.