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Oct 6, 2009

CR England Offers Green Truck Driving School Training

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CR England Wins EPA Excellence Award

This award is great news for truck driving school students who are interested in protecting the environment. Now students can feel better knowing that they are training with an industry leader that is also making a conscious effort to conserve energy and lower green house gases.

The award that C.R. England, Inc. received is an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWaySM Transport Partnership. The award is directly related to the company’s leadership in conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities. The award was announced at the American Trucking Association’s Annual Management Conference & Exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here are some interesting facts that most likely attributed to the excellence award. Over time CR England has saved 49,023,390 gallons of diesel fuel and has been able to decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 544,160 tons. Most of the savings have come via the implementation of fuel saving strategies and the installation of aerodynamic equipment on tractors and refrigerated trailers.

When you choose a CR England truck driving school for your training, your learning from an award winning environmentally friendly trucking company that has been in business for almost 90 years. CR England truck schools guarantee you a job after you have completed the training program. CR England strives for excellence and operates under the trademarked “DRIVE LIFE” motto. Contact a company recruiter if your interested in CDL training or visit www.CREngland.com for more information about our truck driving school program.

For more information about SmartWay you can visit: http://www.epa.gov/smartway .

Sep 30, 2009

Tech Schools Enrolling More Truck Driving School Students

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Here is a quick bit on some recent news that was the last couple of days about a few Tech Schools that are adding to their truck driving school programs or adding more students to the roll.

According to the Coastal Courier, Savannah Tech in Georgia is adding a to their truck driving school program. They have even procured a former airport runway site to use as their driving track. Savannah Tech will provide the CDL program starting Oct. 5. A soon-to-be-constructed classroom will be put on the site on space made available to the college by the Liberty County Commission.

Here is a quote from STC President Kathy S. Love. ““We are very grateful to the county commission for allowing us to offer this training at this location,” and “It’s a continuation of a long and mutually beneficial partnership.”

The other Tech school that has had its truck driving school program noted recently is Moultrie Tech, of Georgia. Moultrie Tech has seen its enrollment spike this fall and their truck driving school program has ” already topped its own all-time high enrollment record from 2008 by almost 190 students this quarter with plans to add at least 20 more Commercial Truck Driving program students on its Tifton campus mid-quarter.”

This is great news for trucking companies that need to recruit drivers. Not all trucking companies are looking for recent graduates, but CR England is. If yoyu have recently completed a local truck driving school or are about to attend one, check out the job opportunities the CR England has to offer.

The Moultrie tech quote was taken from an article written by Staff Reports at The Moultrie Observer: http://www.moultrieobserver.com/local/local_story_271221508.html

Sep 27, 2009

Unemployed Headed to Truck Driving School

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For the unemployed, truck driving school may be just the answer. Recent news reports seem to be pointing toward an end to the recession. Some reporters have even been bold enough to say that the recession is officially over. The job front however seems to be stuck in mud. Overall the positive reports for the nations employment situation haven’t turned up, and in many cities, jobs are still being lost.

For people that are not willing to go with the “wait and see” approach when it comes to their future,

    truck driving school

can be a great answer. Truck schools can also be a great way to start a new career in an industry that has a track record of providing above average pay and job security.

Above average pay used to be an important factor when people decided to quit their 9 to 5 job and get into trucking. People still can make between $30K and $40k in their first year which is a much higher amount that flipping burgers will yield. Now, the industries job security seems to be number one on the list. It is no wonder with companies like CR England going almost 90 years and never laying off a driver. Even in this recession or the one that just ended, depending on who you ask, truck drivers have always been in high demand. People switching form a career that was spent behind a desk to the open road can find security knowing that when the economy does begin to grow again, it is going to take truck drivers to make it happen.

If you’re ready to start a new career in the trucking industry you should look into CR England’s Premier Truck Driving Schools for your training. CR England will even guarantee you a job upon completion of the training program.

Sep 23, 2009

Find Out If Truck Driving School Is For You

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Bad Economy got you down? Truck driving school could be for you.  This story is a basic run down that includes information about truck driving and a few of the benefits that truck drivers enjoy and also touches on some of the day to day duties that some people shy away from.

First of all there is little micro management. If you want to use the restroom or stop for a meal you can. If you need a few extra minutes to eat, you decide whether or not you should take the time. The draw back, is that if your not good at time management and you are not good at planning ahead its not going to work for you. You’ll ultimately add unnecessary stress to your job and if you’re late with too many loads you may not have a job.

Second there is paid travel. Few people have jobs where they get paid to see so many places. The jobs truck drivers do lead them all over the country while they get paid. The open road reveals many amazing landscapes and small towns that most people just don’t have the time to get out and see. One thing to consider with this is the weather. You may get to see Florida in August and Maine when its 20 below.

Also, you can get into trucking in just a few short weeks. That’s right in just a few weeks you could be a professional driver. Truck drivers can make as much as a college graduate and more in some cases. You want to consider things like home time when your deciding if you should go to truck driving school. Successful truck drivers work hard, and get paid well. The draw back is many of them are out 3 to 4 weeks over the road and then home for 3 to 4 days. 

Hopefully this short write up has given you something to think about. If all these things sound exciting to you; CR England truck driving school offers a 17 day classroom-training program that is followed by 90 days of over the road driving training.

May 26, 2009

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

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—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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