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Truck Driving Jobs Are Recession Proof

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

There’s an article out there called “Despite recession, there’s still plenty of work for truck drivers” in the Star-Ledger Wire Services that really tells it like it is.  Truck driving jobs are always available, whether the economy is good or the economy is bad.  Just like other jobs that are needed no matter what, trucks move product from one part of the country to another.  Medical and safety are required fields like transportation.  The public will always want them.

The article uses Shore Tractor Trailer as an example for the need of drivers and the popularity of becoming a truck driver right now.  Since the beginning of the recession, they have been seeing people from all types of fields turning to truck driving as a career.

On the evening news, you see where people can’t find jobs anywhere and yet there is actually a shortage of drivers right now.  The trucking industry here in the United States are looking for qualified drivers and willing to pay money for good drivers.  They have product that needs to be shipped and can’t find enough truck drivers.  As more products are needed moving with the improved economy, more drivers are needed.  Baby boomers are retiring and the need is greater right now.

According to Shore Tractor Trailer, drivers start their careers “up to $50,000” yearly.  That’s better than starting figures with a bachelor’s degree.  Shore Tractor Trailer even states that seasoned drivers can earn at least $90,000.

For those that want to be home on weekends, truck driving jobs have changed in that regional runs are becoming more of the trend.  Drivers can be home more often than ever before.

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/despite_recession_theres_still.html

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Local Truck Driving Jobs the Easy Way

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

How to find a local truck driving job

Check out this article I found on helium.com called: “How to get hired for local truck driving jobs.” It’s very informative for those looking for dedicated runs.

A truck driver looking to get hired for a local truck driving job is usually in for some stiff competition because every truck driver would like a position that allows them to be home nightly. While there are usually always truck driving jobs available, most of these ore “over-the-road” positions which can require that a truck driver depart on trips that can traverse the country and last 5 to 14 days in duration. In order to get hired for local truck driving jobs an individual make be able to make themselves and their skills stand out from the pack of potential hires, showing a prospective employer that their abilities and experience are the clear choice for the success of both.

In most circumstances local truck driving jobs consist of what are typically known in the trucking industry as “pedal runs” or a number of frequent stops on a given day in the local community. These types of truck driving assignments require special skills that are not common to every truck driver which are learned and cultivated over years of driving. “Pedal runs” usually demand that a driver have an outstanding knowledge of the logistics of a given area, excellent customer service skills, the ability to drive safely in heavy traffic and be able to keep on a scheduled course of daily activities regardless of traffic issues. Additionally, a truck driver in these types of positions must be in good physical condition because there is usually a good bit of unloading that is done by hand. To get hired for local truck driving jobs an individual must be able to get the point across that they possess each of these skills to a potential employer quickly.??Whether a truck driver is dropping off an employment application or has been invited to an interview, it is imperative that they be prepared to get hired for local truck driving jobs. This means that the status of all professional driving licenses are in order, a resume complete with references has been created and a copy of the individual’s motor vehicle record has been obtained. These simple steps require a small amount of legwork for a job applicant but show an employer that a truck driver is on the ball, ready and eager to work and has nothing to hide from past employment experiences. When combined with a good ability to communicate as shown during the interview process, a candidate for a local truck driving job stands a great chance of quick success.

http://www.helium.com/items/1970629-how-to-get-hired-for-local-truck-driving-jobs

http://www.truckingjobsblog.com/truck-driving-is-safer-year-after-year

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Tony Sly a True Truckin Hero!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

When Tony Sly decided to make the career change to the truck driving industry his wife was shocked.  Switching from working in the casino business where he wore a suit to work everyday. To driving a truck in jeans and work boots, was definitely a change.  But Tony made up his mind and his family supported him. Together they decided to take money out of their savings account and send Tony to driving school at C.R. England.  He immediately loved this career opportunity and worked hard. Graduating at the top of his class.

During the three months that he was at school and away from his family he stayed busy and kept in contact.  As he started out on the road he would call home and tell his loved ones about all of the amazing places that he had read about and was now receiving the opportunity to see. It was truly a dream career and Tony continually expressed his love for driving.  After going through school Tony worked for a company as an evaluator of their drivers. He was dedicated to his work and expected the best from all drivers on the road.  Although Tony was thriving and growing, his career was sadly cut short.

Tragedy struck on July 14, 2007 when Tony was killed in a trucking accident. While driving his truck a car crossed a median and in order to avoid hitting the car Tony veered off the bridge and was killed. Tony gave his life in order to save another and for that he died a hero.  His wife is grateful that he passed away doing what he loved.  His passion for driving became his way of life and his dedication to excellence was evident.  Tony’s wife says that she was never worried about him on the road because she knew that he had received the best training at C.R. England.  Tony was proud to be a driver and loved every minute of his work.  He is a great example to all as a driver who worked with dedication and committed his whole heart to the job.  He will always be remembered for the positive impact that he left on the driving industry.

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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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Safety on the Road

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Women, just like men, need to use common sense when thinking about safety on the road and driving alone.  Women, however, have more to worry about.  It isn’t biased to say that women do not have the strength that men do.  We have to be careful.  With this stated, trucking is a great career for women and we should never be steered away from what we love. Not even because we are not as strong as our counterpart.  We just need to be realistic and be smart in driving across the country.

I found a great list of “do’s” for precaution from an article on jobmonkey.com.  Check it out!

  • “Stay away from remote rest areas, especially at night
  • Keep the doors of your rig locked at all times
  • Never advertise that you’re traveling alone, even on the radio
  • Stay off back roads or short cuts
  • Try parking close to the main door of any truck stops you’re at
  • ALWAYS carry a cell phone with you”

Another great idea found is to put a flannel shirt on the backrest of the passenger seat, making the thought that you have a big husky (and mean looking) passenger with you.  I thought that was a very creative idea.  Keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings is another wonderful thought.

Trucking is a wonderful lifestyle for people who love to travel and see the country.  Just be careful so that you don’t need to have anything bad happen to you.

http://www.jobmonkey.com/truckdriving/women-in-trucking.html

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