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Truck Driver With 4 Million Safe Miles

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Charles_69Charles McFall has been driving for C.R. England for 31 years. Starting when the company was still finding a place in the trucking industry, Charles has seen many things through the windshield of his big rig. Now coming close to retirement, Charles has reached a level of driving that many out there aspire to. Charles McFall has reached 4 million safe miles.

This is a great achievement and C.R. England is proud to have drivers like Charles on the road. Charles drives team with his wife, who has 3 million safe miles, and still loves his career. During his most recent run, Charles was interviewed by C.R. England regarding his achievement and his career. The following is a script of the interview.

Charles: My name is Charles William McFall. I’m originally from Brookeville, Kansas and I’ve been working for C.R. England for 31 years.

C.R. England: Tell us about your current driving position.

Charles: Well, I’ve been teaming with my wife for 23 years. She has 3 million safe miles and I have 4.

C.R. England: What to do you like about driving team?

Charles: Driving as a team right now is an extreme advantage. I like teaming and especially teaming with my wife. We never run out of hours. With teaming with my wife we have an investment together, and it works great.

C.R. England: How do you get to 4 million safe miles?

Charles: I enjoy driving and I keep focused on every mile. I drive slower than the traffic around me to make sure I always have safe stopping distance. When I get tired, I’ll take a break and walk around, exercise a little then get back in my truck and drive. That way fatigue doesn’t bother me.

C.R. England: Tell us about the company you work for?

Charles: People here are easy to work with. If you have a problem, you can notify whoever you need to work with and they’ll work as hard as they can to help you.  England has got probably the best equipment on the road today. C.R. England has always got people ready to come out and fix you on the road. To me, that weighs big. C.R. England is really a great company to work for.

C. R. England would like to congratulate Charles McFallon 4 million safe miles. You are a great example in the trucking industry and we appreciate all your hard work.

A prosperous career in trucking is possible, Charles is proof of that. All it takes is hard work and dedication and you are on your way!

To learn more about C.R. England and to start your own career in the trucking industry, visit www.crengland.com.

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Becoming Part of the Trucking Community

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

In today’s day and age it is easy to get lost in the word, to become just another faceless body amongst the millions. When sitting at a small desk in a large office building do you find yourself fading into the grey color of your cubical? Do you miss seeing the sun or the snow covered mountains? It’s time to get out and live life, it’s time to get a job that makes a difference and become a part of a close-knit community. It’s time to find a trucking job.

When driving a truck you can see the America so few people get to see, and you can have the job satisfaction so few get to experience. You can get out and live, and get paid for it. Get paid for getting out and taking a road trip across the nation. When you become a truck driver you are immediately part of a strong community, making instant friends who are in the same place in life as you are.

Truck drivers stick together and can depend one another, providing support and encouragement during a time when such traits are hard to find. There are thousands of support groups and blogs where truckers get together and discuss a variety of matters from work to family. Indeed, when you get a job as a truck driver, you join a family of truck drivers. Truck driving is a way of life, it’s a way of thinking, it’s a way to find yourself.

When joining the trucking population you will find you are able to make friends and form close ties with complete strangers. You will truly be able to find yourself on the open roads of America. Driving toward the bright horizon of a rising sun, you will feel yourself rise as well, finding a new light. From the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, the demand for truckers is high.

Even as the economy seems to dwindle there are always products that to be taken from A to B, and the road in between holds many possibilities. Join the trucking family and become a part of something. Check us out on facebook, just click here!

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How to avoid Depression

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

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Depression is becoming a common problem among Americans today.  Jobs that impose high levels of psychological demands such as truck driving may be at an increased risk.  Things such as sleep deprivation and loneliness are common among truck drivers and create more cases of depression.  Although this life style is a hard one there are certain steps that can be taken to help with depression and improve the life of all drivers.

One way to prevent depression is to maintain a healthy life style. Eating healthy and exercising as much as possible while on the road will improve your over all mood and energy.  Try to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet and drink more water.  Doing this will improve your over all quality of life and will help you feel happier and better about yourself.

Another tip to avoid depression is to reach out and help someone else.  Psychologists sometimes recommend volunteer work to their patients as a healing mechanism.  Although its hard to volunteer while on the road look for small opportunities to help another person out. Open the door for someone walking into the convenient store, slow down to let a car in your lane, or say thank you to anyone that helps you along the way.  Any little bit helps and as you help others you are really helping yourself.

Keeping in communication with family and friends is a great way to fight depression.  This may be the hardest one but it is effective. Call when you are at stop, write a letter when you can’t sleep or send a postcard from a favorite city.  Any communication is appreciated and it gives you something productive to do and think about.

Even if you aren’t fighting with depression these steps are a great way to improve the over all quality of your life.

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Success Story of Rocky Romano

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Success in any occupation requires hard work and the courage to try something new.  Rocky Romano is living proof that success can stem from a simple desire and a dedicated attitude.

In August of 1999 Rocky decided to make a career change.  He took a step into the trucking world by attending CR England’s Truck Driving School in Spartanburg, North Carolina.  He started off strong in the business by committing to his learning and graduating at the top of his driving class.  After completing his schooling, Rocky stayed on as a solo company driver for two years.  He used this time to learn all that he could about the logistics of the company and how to gain and perfect the tools of becoming an effective yet safe driver.

As he acquired experience on the road, Rocky made the decision to become a driving trainer for CR England.  He wanted to share his knowledge of the importance of safe driving and adhering to the rules of the road.  Through two years of solo driving experience Rocky had seen all sorts of accidents, bad decisions, and lack of attention to the road.  He wanted to use his background and make a difference by bringing a focus back to safe driving.  He feels that by training more alert drivers the trucking community will have the ability to create safe roads conditions for all.

Rocky learned that his wife was expecting a baby boy on the day of his graduation from trainer school.  His family continued to grow and support him as he added to the success of his career.  In the course of his employment at CR England he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his dedication to the job.  Some of these include receiving driver of the month on three different occasions, getting his “Million Mile Perfect Safe Driving Award”, and earning several ATA patches, pins, a CR England driving jacket and his master’s driver ring.  In 2006 Rocky decided to make a change and enter the lease program.  This decision benefited him greatly and has been yet another stage in his driving success.

He believes that the standards of  CR England have helped him to become a safe driver and that the company as a whole has contributed to the level of his success.  He lives by the belief that “to know safety is to know peace of mind” and that working with CR England has created that peace of mind.  He has commented on the great quality of the staff and that as an employee he felt like he was treated like family.  CR England was always helpful and supportive and consistently created opportunities to advance within the company.  He believes that all of the opportunities are provided and it is up to each person to find the determination and hard work to achieve their potential.  Along with the support of the company Rocky says that his motivation while on the road is his family.  They have always been patient, supportive and have stood behind him in all of his endeavors. Rocky’s story is an inspiring one. The passion he has for his career paves the way for the success he has experienced in his life.  After almost eleven years of employment at CR England, Rocky thanks the company for giving him such a wonderful career opportunity.  He no doubt has a bright future ahead of him as he continues to build on his rising career.

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Work With Style

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Gadgets on trucks make life fun for many drivers.  A Truck Driver’s own little identity on the front of their truck.  We found some neat little gadgets for freight liners that were discovered in different truck part stores across the country.  A little chrome on your truck tells people your personality.

Rubber Duck Hood Ornament:  It gives a look of “I am tough”, with a touch of humor.  This brings a chuckle to those who pass by.

Cannon Ball Express Train Horn: Giving out 152 decibels of sound, it is volumes above other horns.

Chrome Heater Vent: This vent adds shine and a look of success to any truck.  A must have for those who like to dress up.

Chrome Plate Frame: Another Class A item to dress up your truck.  Put your own mantra on your license frame, instead of a commercial for other people’s companies.

Bull Horn Hood Ornament: For the bullish at heart or the Texan within.  This ornament tells others you have the strength it takes to be a Truck Driver.

These are only a few ornaments for your truck.  Go to http://www.iowa80.com to see more.  (We linked these images from their online catalog.)  If you have questions about truck driving jobs or about CR England please visit our web site, www.CREngland.com

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