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.

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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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