CR England Purchases Green Engines

CR England Dedicated recently took a new step in becoming a “green” company by teaming up with PacLease, a commercial truck leasing company, to lease Kenworth T800 tandem axle day cab tractors powered with a Westport GX 15-liter liquefied natural gas engine. CR England has signed a full-service lease agreement, and the trucks are scheduled to be put to work this summer on a dedicated route running between Ontario, CA and Las Vegas, NV.

When asked about the lease, Kirk Freimuth, vice president of C.R. England Dedicated, said; “In addition to deploying new 2010 emissions technology, the latest aerodynamic equipment, and telematics solutions to reduce fuel consumption and miles traveled, we made a conscious decision to further our environmental stewardship with natural gas-powered equipment. All of these initiatives will reduce our carbon footprint, improve air quality and reduce diesel fuel consumption in our operations.”

CR England is continually on the look out to find new ways to reduce their carbon-footprint and is willing to take the steps necessary to become an environmentally friendly industry. In the past, CR England has partnered with companies such as SmartWay to discover new ways of improving the ecological footprint of the transportation industry. “C.R. England Dedicated is raising the bar on what it means to be a ‘green’ carrier,” said Freimuth.

Olen Hunter, PacLease director of sales, vouched for CR England’s dedication by stating the purchase of the LNG powered Kenworth T800 tractors proves CR England’s commitment to the environment. Kenworth is the leading industry in environmentally friendly equipment, and through their efforts in finding new ways to provide cleaner options for transportation, Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence award. By using the liquefied natural gas engine by Kenworth, CR England is estimated to reduce the greenhouse gases currently released by their diesel-fueled trucks by about 27 percent.

CR England is leading the way in eco-friendly transportation, and with their initiative in providing the best service they can, CR England remains one of the top refrigerated carriers in the nation. For more information on CR England and their efforts to better their impact on the environment, visit www.crengland.com.

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Defensive Driving and Trucks

When driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) the road can be a very dangerous place. There are many obstacles those with truck driving jobs have to face. Some of the obstacles are under your control, while others are not. A few of the obstacles truck drivers face that are out of their control are aggressive drivers, distracted drivers, and just plain ignorant drivers. While there is nothing you can do about the other drivers, there are defensive techniques that can be taken to make sure you are doing all you can do to stay safe.

These techniques are very simple, and often times overlooked. They are things such as making sure you have enough sleep to stay alert while driving, not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the road, and not getting upset and vengeful when another driver does something wrong such as cutting you off. Instead, be the better driver; when another vehicle cuts you of, simply create a decent amount of space between the car and yourself and continue driving. Try listening to music with an upbeat tempo while driving and singing along. Doing this will both help you stay awake and maintain a positive attitude while driving.

Be alert of the driving conditions around you. If visibility is minimal, the roads are slick, or there is an accident on the highway, make the proper adjustments to your speed and, if necessary, pull over until the conditions improve. The most important thing to remember about truck driving is than no load is worth your life.

It is always best to assume other drivers are going to make mistakes. This will help you stay alert and prepared for whatever might happen. Also, assume the other drivers will not see you. Always keep a proper stopping distance between your truck and the vehicle in front of you.

These are some simple rules to remember when becoming a truck driver that can keep you safe while on the road, and perhaps even save your life. It is important to make sure that as a truck driver you act professionally and remember; you are not only representing yourself and your company, but you are also representing truck drivers throughout the world. For more information on truck driving or obtaining a truck driving job visit the CR England website.