Dec 31, 2009

Some Good News For the Teamsters and YRC

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Kansascity.com ran an article that has put YRC worldwide into the news. This time for a change the story may be something positive.

YRC representatives are saying that they have been able to negotiate extensions with there creditors. “The company will be open for business as usual on Monday,” said YRC spokeswoman Suzanne Dawson.

This is good news for the employees of the company here is that are going to be able to keep their jobs. Teamsters have argued that any bankruptcy for YRC could leave up to 30,000 people without jobs.

YRC also has said its lenders have extended certain key terms of its credit agreement to Jan. 11. This will keep their plans of a debt exchange on course keeping the company in business.

We will keep up on this issue because of the ripple effect that would take place if YRC were to fail. The original KansasCity.com article by Randolph Heaster can be found: http://www.kansascity.com/194/story/1657676.html?storylink=omni_popular

Dec 29, 2009

Fast Food Solutions For The Holidays

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For a truck driver working holidays is very common. One thing that makes working on holidays incredibly hard is when you can’t find a place to eat. On holidays many places close and forget about the truck drivers that may be working.

If you’re a driver your only alternative may be to visit a fast food restaurant. Here are some places that serve slightly healthier menu items so you don’t have eat something dripping in grease like this chili burger.

Subway Restaurants
Probably the healthiest of all the fast-food chains, Subway offers a variety of sandwiches that are 6 grams of fat or less. Just ask the attendant and they will show you all the options. We suggest the turkey breast or Veggie sub loaded with crisp veggies and your favorite fat-free dressings and condiments.

Arby’s
With several salads and wraps on the menu, Arby’s offers a wide range of healthy alternatives to burger and fries. The healthiest? The chopped turkey club salad is loaded with roast ham, turkey, lettuce, chopped bacon, onion, tomato, and cheddar cheese and is only 233 calories without dressing.

Burger King
The famed Whopper Jr. burger is just 380 calories if ordered without cheese and mayo. But if you’ve ever ordered a Whopper Jr., you know how small they are! So to fill you up, also order their garden salad with chicken and a fat-free or reduced fat dressing.

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Yep! We just listed KFC. That’s because KFC now offers delicious grilled chicken! You can also order one of their healthy sides such as green beans, a side salad, corn on the cob, and rice. This can be way better for you than a box of Twinkies from the c-store.

McDonald’s
Like many of its fast-food counterparts, McDonald’s also offers a wide range of salads on its menu but steer clear of anything with fried chicken; instead, order your salads with grilled chicken. Other healthier options include the basic hamburger (just 250 calories) or the grilled Snack Wraps (just 260 calories).

Hope fully this list gives you some ideas for when you are out and about. We wish you happy holidays.

If you are currently looking for trucking jobs or trucking jobs with training , please visit the CREngland company website.

Dec 28, 2009

Heavier Trucks Can Wait

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Big yellow truckA few months ago we ran a news article that discussed the possibility of heavier trucks on highways. We came across an article this week in Minnesota’s Star tribune that discussed how heavier trucks on the road may not be coming any time soon despite political influences around the country.

In fact the article gives many reasons why increasing weight limits to nearly 100,000 pounds is not likely in the short term despite all the advantages. According to the article issues like road maintenance and bridge repairs all must take place before heavier trucks can be allowed on America’s highways. Bridge repairs are certainly a major issue in Minnesota after the tragedy of a few years ago when a bridge collapsed.

The article listed a pretty alarming number when it cam to the amount of money needed to bring roads up to speed. The article listed an infrastructure gap of over 1.5 trillion dollars in America.

The main reasons that many are behind the increase in allowable weight are often related to cost cutting. Issues like reduced fuel costs and reduced per-item shipping costs are at the top of the list along with reductions in pollution from those cuts.

This issue will be debated for quite a while. Here is address for the complete article from the start tribune: http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/80027422.html?page=2&c=y

Dec 24, 2009

Arrow Trucking Announces Devastating News

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Some very recent news articles are confirming reports that Arrow Trucking has stopped all operations. Drivers, tractors and trailers may be peppered across the country.

Yesterday FOX23.com reported that drivers lost their jobs abruptly. The Tulsa-based company Arrow Trucking closed its doors with little warning. Close to 1400 drivers are stranded with their fuel cards shut off. Every one in the industry is praying that the stranded drivers make it home for the holidays.

Already more news has surfaced since the work stoppage at Arrow. Many carriers are looking to lend a hand to the stranded drivers. Some are even offering trucking jobs. One witness said they were “fired and hired in the same parking lot.”

CR England has sent a Qualcomm to its fleet of drivers giving them an incentive to reach out to Arrow drivers who are now unemployed. CR England has many driving opportunities available and urges former Arrow trucking drivers to apply with the company.
This is the most terrible time of year to have this kind of thing happen. If you were affected by the Arrow stoppage, we wish you no more bad news this holiday season and have a merry Christmas and blessed holidays.

The original Fox23.com article by Frank Wiley can be found at http://www.fox23.com/mostpopular/story/Arrow-Truckers-Get-Devastating-News/-aHk3dWEh06NMa95JOwGmA.cspx

Dec 21, 2009

A Trucking Jobs Welcome to 2010

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Many people are going to kiss 2009 goodbye with a smile. 2009 is coming to and end and many people have had a very tough year. For the people out there that have been unable to find a new job, many of them are going to make a New Years resolution to find a new job and maybe even look into a new career.
With the end of this year just around the corner now is the perfect time to plan for the year to come. Trucking companies are one of the few types of trucking companies out there that can give you the opportunity to start a new career in the New Year.
We are here to let you know CDL training in the New Year with CR England is available!
If your not going to use our program that is OK, just remember truck driving jobs with training can give you a great advantage. These jobs are a great way to get the training you need and line up a new job. When you choose a company that offers truck driving jobs with training you get what you need all in one place instead of another visit to the unemployment lines.
Avoid that mistake of enrolling in a school that can’t guarantee you a job. You will save yourself time and money. Choosing truck driving 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.
We wish you well in the New Year. If you’re considering a CDL career you are in good company. We hope this article will help you determine the best training option for your new career.

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