Jun 5, 2009

C.R. England Tests Trailer Side Skirts, Increasing Fuel Efficiency by 3.6%

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SALT LAKE CITY, June 1 /PRNewswire/ — C.R. England, a global transportation provider, is testing 100 side skirts for increased trailer aerodynamics. As a SmartWay(SM) Transport Carrier Partner, C.R. England is always striving to become more sustainable. The company performs continuous testing on new technologies. A testing department experiments with both controlled and field tests to determine if the side skirts perform favorably. The tests initially yielded a 3.6% fuel savings when using this technology. Field tests are currently being performed; if the tests yield positive results, the company will save almost 3 million gallons of fuel yearly.

“Our overall desire is to operate the most efficient vehicles on the road,” says Corey England, Executive Vice President, Operations Support. “This strategy protects our environment as well as ensures our future profitability.”

C.R. England has been a member of SmartWay Transport Partnership since 2005. SmartWay is a collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. C.R. England has made significant improvements towards reducing fuel consumption by improving aerodynamics. By installing aero profile kits on tractors and adjusting the trailer gap, the company saved over 134,908 CO2 tons in 2008.

By being a part of the SmartWay Transport Partnership, C.R. England is demonstrating its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility. Dean England, Chief Executive Officer said, “As a company that has been in business nearly 90 years, it has, and always will be our intent to keep long term sustainability as a top priority.”

Corey England also noted that in keeping with the goals of SmartWay, C.R. England has made improvements to reduce emissions in the following areas:

  • Improving fuel mileage by reducing highway speed from 70 MPH to 65 and 62 MPH
  • Idle reduction with the use of bunk heaters, engine shutdown equipment and seasonal goals reducing idling by 17% in one year
  • Driver training on fuel mileage improvement through idle time accountability, preventative maintenance and MPG documentation
  • Energy efficient, low-rolling resistance tires
  • Technological improvements that help reduce out-of-route miles and increase trailer and driver utilization

Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay(SM) Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year. The SmartWay Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions, as well as cost savings to the companies. The Partnership currently has over 1800 Partners. For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.

Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. has grown to be one of North America’s largest transportation companies. 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 about C.R. England, visit www.crengland.com.

Jun 3, 2009

Truck Driving Schools Executive More Upbeat On Economy

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CR England has Truck Driving Schools in four states. One stae in particular Utah is also the home of the companies corporate head quarters.

The Salt Lake Tribune ran an article written by Paul Beebe that discussed the Utah economy.
Many Utah executives were surveyed by Dan Jones and Associates, a Salt Lake City based market research firm. The overall mood of the executives surveyed has now become upbeat.

Dan England, chairman of Salt Lake City-based trucking giant C.R. England Inc. said this.” We have seen an uptick in demand, which is very
good,” Dan England also said when discussing his company, “We are not going to be too aggressive on our
predictions, but we are hoping and thinking that things may be
improving a little bit.”

This is great news for CR England. CR England is the Nation’s Largest Refrigerated Carrier and has continued to thrive during the current recession. CR England Truck Driving Schools are looking for qualified individuals who would like to train for an exciting career in the truck driving industry.

The original article discussed many more Utah businesses and quoted other executives from different industries. To read the complete article visit: http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12453279

Jun 2, 2009

Fight Depression On The Road

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When you are an over the road truck driver you certainly can spend a lot of time alone. Some polls have showed that the solitary lifestyle can be a contributor. So we came up with a quick list of ways to beat back the depression monster.

One way to start is with healthy eating choices.
For starters, try to substitute one junk food item with one healthy item. A good example of this could be, nuts instead of candy. After a while, try substituting more foods more often.
 
Another is with a pet.
Not all carriers allow pets on board. If you work for a carrier that allows it, and you feel like you could give a pet the necessary attention it will need, then pets are a great way to reduce stress levels. The pet will most likely require some walking so you will get exercise too!

Let a few things go each day.
This one is absolutely fantastic. Not only can it help with depression, it can even begin to relax you a little. Start by letting something easy go. Maybe it can be when another truck driver cuts you off at the fuel pump. Next time, just let it go. Not for their benefit but for yours. You will find a calmer healthier you the more times you can let things go.

Reach out at and help someone.
Top psychologists sometimes recommend volunteer work to their patients. On the job its hard to volunteer but you can certainly lend someone a hand. Some times without them even knowing. For example, try slowing down just a little to let a car into your lane. Maybe open a door for the next person coming out of the convenience store.

Communicate with family and friends
This one is probably the hardest but it will certainly fight the depression bug. Your sleep schedule can differ from that of your friends and family so communicating can sometimes be difficult.  After you finish that next delivery, make an appointment with yourself to call some friends and family. Leave them a message if they have an answering machine. Also, you could write a letter if your having trouble sleeping. Another idea is Postcards. Even our Truck Driving School Students get to see some pretty amazing places.

READY TO DRIVE LIFE? If you are looking to attend one of our truck driving schools you can apply with CR England at http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com

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