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Truck Driving School Installs New Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Lakeside Medical facility at the CR England Truck Driving School in Salt lake City Utah has installed a piece of functional capacity evaluation equipment. The equipment is an excellent tool for evaluating whether or not a truck driver or incoming student will be able to complete their normal work related duties in a safe manner.

The tool is basically a working model of the rear end of a tractor-trailer. It is the correct height and size. Of course since it’s in a Dr.’s Office it doesn’t have any rust, scratches or road grime. The model is mainly used as a test to see if a driver can step up into the rear of a reefer trailer using standard methods. No pole-vaulting, or running starts allowed here.

The other test the tool is used for is to see if a driver can squat down under a trailer. This is actually a very tough test for some since in real life the only thing under the trailer to grab may be covered in dirt or ice depending on current road conditions. You are allowed to use the ground to brace your self here. Dr. Erik Moll, of Lakeside Medical, stated that drivers are not permitted to kneel on the ground for this functional capacity evaluation.

The functional capacity evaluation tool is an excellent testing device. It simulates real life activities a truck driver will have to do. This is also a great way for an incoming truck driving school student to see if this career path is physically an option for them.

If you or someone you know is considering the truck driving profession, there is no better place to learn than the C.R. England Premier truck driving school. For more information please visit us at http://www.gototruckdrivingschool.com.

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Wal-Mart Recognizes C.R. England with Two Awards

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

C.R. England has been recognized with two significant awards from their largest customer, Walmart. The awards are the 2008 Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year and the 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year. These are the two most important awards in the history of C.R. England.


As recipient of the 2008 Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year award, Walmart is recognizing the operations staff, the on-site management, all C.R. England support staff, and their professional, dedicated drivers. With over 100 dedicated operations in the Walmart grocery network, serviced by multiple carriers, this is a very high praise for C.R. England.


The 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year award recognizes the performance of those who manage and move Walmart freight in National, Mexico, Inter modal, and Regional at all levels. This speaks highly of C.R. England’s operating departments.

The above excerpt was taken from an announcement made by C.R. England Public Relations Manager, David Allred.


These awards are just another reason to join the team at C.R. England. The Truck Driving School is currently hiring those with and without experience. CR England is the largest refrigerated carrier and specializes in hauling temperature-controlled freight.

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Swine Flu Helping Oil Hurting Trucking

Monday, April 27th, 2009

PiggyNoseThe recent out break of the Swine flu has caused oil prices to drop. Oil per barrel is down below $50. Oil under $50 is definitely good for trucking. That is roughly 1/3 of last years record high.

Trucking however can’t seem to catch a break. With all that is going on politically with NAFTA a flu outbreak like the swine flue is bound to be bad for business. The fact that Mexico has been named the source of the flu is certainly not going to help matters. This outbreak has caused Truck Stop Clinics like the Professional Drivers Medical Depot in Knoxville, TN to slow down and start taking a closer look for evidence of the swine flu. CEO for the company, Dr. John McElligot in a discussion about the distances a truck driver can travel in a day was quoted saying “it’s truckers that spread things.” (Quote from the Associated Press)

Even a Truck Driving School student can travel more than 500 miles per day. A seasoned veteran can drive even more. A trucker from southern Texas can make it the eastern seaboard in just a few days. Facts like this don’t do much to glamorize the trucking industry or the publics perception. The public should feel some comfort in knowing that the industry has taken many steps forward in the recent past. Certainly the extra precautions being taken by Dr. John McElligot and his company are a step in the right direction for this type of epidemic.

More updated information provided by Mexican Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova, now says the suspected death toll in Mexico has climbed to 149, with 20 of the suspected cases already confirmed to be from swine flu. Still No American deaths have been attributed to the flu.

The lower oil prices are a definite silver lining in this incidence for trucking. The hard working truck driver who keeps his equipment rolling will feel the benefits of the lower priced oil. Another positive note maybe that oil market analysts are now predicting that oil prices mostly likely will not rise or gain significant upward momentum in current market conditions.

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NAFTA Issue Costing Trucking Companies Money

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Large Trucking Companies like CR England Inc. are certainly getting hurt by recent tariffs. One of the biggest is Mexico’s new 20% tariff on frozen processed potatoes. A Tariff on this product impacts trucking companies especially hard.

According to the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. exported roughly $78 million worth of frozen potatoes last year, making it among the most heavily traded commodities subject to the new tariff..

Dan England, chairman of C.R. England Inc., told Transport Topics that, because of the tariff, “we’ve had six loads canceled so far from one of our shippers.” (the link to the entire story is below)

Dan England was also quoted, “I would suspect that we’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg on this thing, and it’s going to have a significant impact on us.”

According to Dan England, For CR England, freight bound for Mexico accounts for about 15% of total revenue. He also noted that it is a part of our business that is quite profitable.”

“C.R. England hauls 250 to 300 loads of goods a week to Mexico, including potatoes. England said that while fresh and frozen potatoes may be the company’s biggest commodity, it “may only be 5% of our business.””

More on this issue and the complete article can be found at://http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=21575

Regardless of the NAFTA Issues CR England is still Hiring. They are looking for School Students for their Truck Driving Schools and are guaranteeing graduates a job with there company. If you or someone you know is considering truck driving school more information is available at www.gototruckdrivingschool.com.

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Hey Memphis! Here We Hire Again!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

That’s right we are still looking to hire. We actually never stopped hiring at all. The economic slow down has no doubt crushed many trucking schools around the country. CR England has stayed on the hiring trail. We have never stopped hiring, nor have we ever laid off a single driver. On myeyewitnessnews.com they are providing in formation about  jobs in the memphis area. They are listing all sorts of jobs in order to help Memphis residents.

CR England is also offering a job to those who would like to go to Truck Driving School. We guarantee a driving position with the company once you have completed our driving school. We have a great program. More information is available at http://www.gototruckdrivingschool.com.

So things are begining to look up. Click Here Memphis To check out the rest of the article titled “Workers Wanted Wednesday” .

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