Archive for May, 2009

Real Quotes From Our Truck Driving Schools

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

When students graduate from our Premier Truck Driving Schools they are asked to fill out a survey about their experience up to that point. The surveys can be anonymous and are 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:

Mark E said:

 ”Very Impressed with all the instructors. Hands on training was excellent and class room was very informative.”

Zachory M wrote:

“I had already gone through a two month school to obtain my CDL. I learned more in this two week school than I did in my first school!”

Angel M said:

“These Classes were very beneficial to me. I enjoyed Doug and Jim the most. They took time to make sure you understood every aspect and I appreciate the time they were willing to take.”

Brian E wrote:

“All instructors in driving school 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 our truck driving school students. You can see why we proudly say our trainers are the best in the business!

If you or someone you know is 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.

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C.R. ENGLAND WINS TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FROM LEADING RETAILER

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

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.

C.R. England Becomes Even More Strategic with the Implementation of myLogistics Software

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

CR England, a global transportation provider, has recently implemented myLogistics software in an effort to strategically design and model fleet activity for existing and potential clients in the Dedicated division.

myLogistics software provides us better tools for analysis needed to effectively respond to RFPs,” says Gary Bleazard, Director of Business Solutions for England Dedicated. “It also gives us the ability to develop detailed routes, calculate mileage, and potentially provide real-time shipment information to our customers- all contributing to the value-added benefits that we provide.”

The new software provides a competitive advantage to assist in bid opportunities, as well as maximizing utilization in existing operations. Since the implementation, England Dedicated has further maximized utilization for trucks, and has the technology to best solve a company’s transportation needs.

The addition of myLogistics software is another example of England’s dedication to continuous improvement efforts. “myLogistics will allow us to provide more detailed, tactical information to our customers giving them increased efficiency, visibility and information at their fingertips,” says Dave Robbins, V.P. Corporate Sales & Business Development. “We are committed to continually finding ways to improve our technologies to benefit our customers. Investing in myLogistics will allow us to do that even better.”

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 can serve as an in-house extension of a customer’s transportation department. The implementation of myLogistics software is yet another value-added service that positions England to be the best-in-class transportation provider through right-sizing fleets and maximizing asset production. This tool allows us to better model fleet activity including routes and deliveries with more accuracy, thus becoming more competitive. It also gives the operation team a clear view of how to plan routes and driver utilization from day one.

England Dedicated provides real-time transportation solutions to all of our customers and is positioned to provide optimal and competitive RFPs. The myLogistics – myRoutes tool will be a critical tool to increase efficiency, accuracy and productivity.

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 myLogistics, Inc.
myLogistics strives to provide customer solutions where needed and offer “Quality Solutions by Design”. Their technology solutions are designed to meet the unique logistics needs of customers. myLogistics’ core products have over 15 years of development experience, they include: Routing, Scheduling and
Optimization, a Transportation Rating Engine, TMS functionality, Fleet Management, and Inventory Management. For more information, visit www.mylogisticsinc.com.

If you or someone you know is considering a career in the truck driving industry, there is no better place to learn than at one of the CR England Premier Truck Driving Schools. The excellent training from the nations largest refrigerated carrier will provide you with the skills necessary to have a long-lasting career in the trucking industry. For more information about attending our truck driving schools please

visit us at www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com.

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4 Walking Tips For Those With Truck Driving Jobs

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Here is a list of 4 quick walking tips you can do and get results. Using these techniques can promote wellness and will certainly make you feel better after a long haul.

There is no denying it, students in truck driving schools across the country and professional truck drivers and the like could use a stretching after driving the kind of miles their profession demands.

  1. First, warm up then stretch out a little. You can do this by walking for just seven to ten minutes. Time it you need to. Then do a few more stretches. At this point your probably good and warm.
  2. Now, start walking. Make sure to take short and quick steps. By taking short, quick steps, rather than long strides, you will work your gluteus muscles (in your buttocks) as you walk for over an increased distance.
  3. Next, as your walking point your head up slightly, tilt your shoulders back and lead with your chest. This is basically trying to put you into that perfect posture position. Now hold this position while you walk.

  4. Finally squeeze your buttocks or gluteus muscles. While your walking you should feel as though your buttocks is partly flexed. This will take practice to do for extended periods of time.


That is it. After a long drive get out and stretch your legs. This will promote wellness and if you can do it often, it will help you become a healthier, stronger you!

If you’re looking for an exciting career or looking for a truck driving job or know someone else who may be please visit CR England at http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com

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Why It Is Important to pick the right Truck Driving Schools

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Disappearing Truck Driving Schools? I was recently trying to call several truck driving schools that were listed on popular directories like the Yellow Pages, Super pages and Dex. I was sorry to find many truck driving schools that used to provide local CDL training were no longer in business. Another sad song of the economic downturn. It also made me think of the all too common promise of job placement. It’s hard to get job placement assistance from a school that has closed.

Here is some quick information that will hopefully help you find a school that will be around for a while. Now is the time to be more careful than ever before.

First, when choosing a truck driving school consider
the schools reputation.

Ask How long they have been in business?
Ask which carriers hire their graduates?

Second, observe a few things before making your decision.
Does the schools equipment look to be the same age as the equipment you see on the highway?
Does the training equipment at the truck driving school look to be well maintained?
This is a great sign as to the overall health of the school.

Third, How is your interaction with the school?
Are you getting the information if you ask for it? For example, if you feel like your getting the used car salesman approach when your inquiring about the price, or financing options, it’s probably not a good idea to get involved with that school.

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.
The no funny business approach from the nations largest refrigerated
carrier will provide you with the proper skills in order to have a
long-lasting career in the trucking industry. For more information
about attending our truck driving schools please

visit us at www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com.

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