December 31st, 2009
Abcnews.com ran an article today about a new law that will go in place on the first day of 2010 in Oregon. We are bringing this up to our truck driving school blog because it is important that students get used to this law from the get go.
The law makes it a ticket able offense in Oregon to be talking on you cellular handset while driving. First thing in the morning on January 1 of 2010 drivers may be ticketed for breaking the law.
The law is aimed at reducing traffic accidents from driving distractions related to cellular phone use. Many people know of the risks associated with text messaging while truck driving, now Oregon is taking away the handset. Oregon is not the first to pass a law outlawing this, but they may be forming a trend.
The article also mentioned a loophole in the law for jobs that may require use of a cellular phone like a tow truck driver or taxi drivers. Police are ready for when drivers try to use the loophole as an excuse for why they are breaking the new law.
For a truck driving student at CR England, using a cellular phone while your driving is against policy.
The original abcnews.com article by Brad Cain, Associated Press Writer: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=9455532
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December 28th, 2009
If you were unable to find work before the end of 2009 we may have a position for you. CR England is looking for individuals that want to start a new career in the trucking industry. With or without experience CR England has trucking jobs to fill and also has training options available through their truck driving school. Finding a new career at the start of the New Year could make it feel like Christmas in January.
There is no doubt that the holiday season this year has been a much-needed break for many people. The only bad news is that after the gifts have been opened and the Christmas lights go out, it’s time to go back to work. If you’re out of work, your probably returning to the job hunt so the New Year may not be so exciting.
If trucking jobs sound interesting, maybe we have an exciting option for you.
Premier Truck Driving Schools offer industry-leading training to those who meet the CR England hiring criteria. If you have been waiting in unemployment lines or searching online for a job at this point your probably exhausted. Many employers have reported receiving hundreds of applications for a single position so you there is plenty of competition for work. That alone is certainly making the job search tiresome. CR England on the other hand is looking to fill numerous driving positions. With no experience you can attend a company owned truck driving school and be headed towards a great trucking jobs opportunity.
If you think a career in the trucking industry might be something that you would enjoy we have great news; filling out an application with CR England may be the last application you fill out this year and next. “Christmas in January” is just a few days away. Get there by visiting our company website at www.CREngland.com .
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December 17th, 2009
WTOV9.com ran an article that talked about local steelworkers form Yorkville that had been laid off. The article noted that some people were looking to make truck driving their new career. This bit here is aimed at anyone who is laid off and considering CDL careers.
In this economy it’s a great idea! Trucking companies are always looking for truck drivers. Some companies may only be able to hire drivers with experience and others may tie training and hiring into one process. Bottom line is there are jobs to be had in the industry even while things are slow. Even better news is that as things recover, usually the trucking industry is ahead of the back.
When you choose to train with trucking companies that train you, you won’t have to go looking for a job when the training is over. On the other hand, when you chose to get your training from a training only business or trade school you may not find that jobs are easy to get.
Remember those trucking companies that only hire drivers with 1 year of experience, you won’t be eligible to work for them. Almost all major carriers due to liability issues will want you to get retrained before they give you the keys to 100k worth of equipment. That means the number of possible employers will be slim or you will have to pay to get retrained. All this added headache because the training only business or trade schools are really just selling you the training.
One caveat to this is a training school that has an agreement with an employer. They do exist, but may be few and far between. They are certainly OK. If your not getting training with a major carrier make sure you ask about the job prospects before you pay.
We hope this brief write up can help you see the differences between CDL training types. And finally here is a word of advice on this issue. If you don’t go to one of our Premier Truck Driving Schools that’s fine, our program may not fit your situation. Just make sure you get training from a place that already has a job lined up for you otherwise you will driving away from CDL Careers instead of getting closer to one!
The full WTOV9.com article can be found at: http://www.wtov9.com/news/21972901/detail.html
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December 15th, 2009
There is no doubt that many people are glad that 2009 is coming to and end. For the people out there that are out of work, many of them have a new job on their Christmas List. With the end of this year just around the corner now is the perfect time to plan for the year to come. The trucking industry is one of the few industries that can give you the opportunity to start a new year and a new career. Get new training in the new year with CR England!
Trucking jobs with training give you a great advantage. They are a great way to the training you need and secure yourself a new job in the trucking industry. When you choose a company that offers CDL jobs with training you get what you need all in one place. Many people make the mistake of going to a truck driving school and then looking for a trucking job. This works for some but there is no guarantee you’ll get hired. Unfortunately many people just end up back in the unemployment line.
Choosing trucking jobs with training can eliminate the instance where you pay twice for training and you can also be guaranteed a job. The job guarantee comes because trucking companies that train usually only enroll students who meet the company hiring criteria. The company is hoping the students who get into the training are going to work for the company. This is the case with CR England.
Choosing a career in trucking can give you the opportunity to truly get paid to travel. The work is hard, and definitely interesting. The paid travel and the fact that you are not trapped behind a desk are very appealing reasons why many people choose the industry. Imagine that, no more rushing through traffic with the rest of the herd. If you’re considering trucking jobs with training you are in good company. We hope this article will help you determine the best truck driving schools option for your new career and of course we hope you’ll consider CR England as an option.
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December 7th, 2009
CR England is proud to announce a holiday truck driving school promotion. Imagine that, you could finish the year by starting a new and exciting career. This year you can save up to $2000 off of the cost of tuition. This is a great deal if you’re looking to get CDL training. CR England even guarantees you a job after you have completed the school.
Here are the particulars about the promotion:
This holiday season when you enroll in one of our Premier Truck Driving Schools you can save up to $2000.00 on the cost of tuition. This holiday special only applies to students who begin class on the following dates:
December 14, 2009
December 21, 2009
December 28, 2009
Truck Driving School Tuition Cost Breakdown:
Standard Tuition Cost: $2995.00
Holiday Special Cost: $1995.00
Prepaid Cost: $995.00
CR England is here to help you succeed. We have never had a driver layoff in our 90-year history. Start your career with industry leading safety training and on of the longest length of hauls in the industry. We look forward to hearing from you. Please fill out an application and contact a recruiter today at 1-888-532-8512.
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