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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