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

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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