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Truck Driver Used to Be An Attorney

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Richard Voss, a former attorney, after 12 years, couldn’t take the stress of the job anymore and changed careers to be a truck driver.  TheTrucker.com wrote an article about his life and journey. Mr. Voss is a graduate of University of Wisconsin at Madison with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.  He has a double major for real estate and accounting.  Then he received his juris doctorate, passed the bar, and became an attorney.

Voss couldn’t take the stress anymore and stated, “There comes a point where you don’t sleep well.  There comes a point where you get too stressed to do the job right and it is time to stop.  This is one job where a ‘poor’ man can see the country.”

He explains how the outside of a factory is not very interesting, but what goes on inside is.  He is captivated by what people do to for a living.  He believes that people treat you as you treat them. Especially when it comes to truck driving jobs.

He prefers to drive east of the Mississippi River and North of Florida due to its scenery.  He comments, “There’s something serene about driving through Vermont, New Hampshire … snow in the moonlight, ice on the rocks, but not on the road.”

Voss’ attitude is a great message for other truck drivers. “There is no stress in trucking unless you make it yourself!” He believes you should meet people with a smile and positive attitude.  By following this rule, it keeps your day from going down hill.

This truck driver loves what he does and is very content with life.  He chose a life on the road over being an attorney.  You have to wonder how many other truck drivers out there have similar stories.

The complete TheTrucker.com article can be found at and was written by the trucker staff writer Barb Kampbell: http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2009/7/31/Formerattorneyleavesstressbehindhitstheroad.aspx

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Stimulus Dollars Helping People Get Training

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

So, I’m looking at articles out there that I can relate to and I found this great one out of  Washington State about the stimulus dollars helping people get Truck Driving Jobs and become a Truck Driver.  The part that really struck me was that there seems to be a shift out there in trades that are no longer out there going to new technology.  Training is needed for a lot of people who has a skill that is no longer out there.  In this article called “Stimulus Funds to Spark New Careers”, it reports that because community colleges in the area are in need of a lot of money, that Tacoma-Pierce County Workforce Development Council used $1.4 million of the stimulus dollars for community college courses so that vital classes in courses would not be cut. The council also created programs to help in the cost of new training, which included truck driving.

A man’s story, which was so great it goes as follows:

“One student taking advantage of the help is Lokeni, who was laid off from his offshore oil drilling job in October.

Lokeni, 27, is now in his fourth week of a six-month commercial truck-driving program at Bates Technical College.

He said he tried to find work in the oil industry, but no one was hiring. When he researched training programs for truck driving, he thought he couldn’t afford them, he said.

“When I first found out I got into this program, I was on my knees thanking God,” said Lokeni, who lives in Parkland with his wife and 5-year-old daughter. “Job security to take care of my family – that’s what it’s all about.”

Truck driving has great job security and will be around for years to come and it won’t go away with technology.  One of the reasons I’m a truck driver.

Read more: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/03/15/1109887/funds-to-spark-new-careers.html#ixzz0iLzXQwGC

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/03/15/1109887/funds-to-spark-new-careers.html

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Get a Job As a Truck Driver in Today’s Economy

Friday, January 29th, 2010

In today’s job-hunting woes, those who want to go into truck driving still have an opportunity for employment.  Surprisingly enough, truck driver jobs are still in high demand.  The bigger truck driving companies like CR England and others hauling refrigerated freight is still hiring, even in today’s unemployment rate.

And to push the truck driving employment higher, AOL news reported back in December of 2009 that President Obama has a proposal package for new spending on highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects.  More Truck Driving jobs will be created to move equipment and building materials to the work sites.  This is very good news for the trucking industry.

Truck Driving jobs are a necessity for moving food and product from the warehouse to the store, making trucking a very vital part of the economic growth of the United States.  In fact, 78% of all food and product is shipped by truckers across the country.  With that piece of information, it gives us the realization that there will be truck driver jobs for a very long time.

The original AOL.com article can be found at: http://news.aol.com/article/president-barack-obama-to-outline-jobs/472387

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A Trucking Jobs Welcome to 2010

Monday, December 21st, 2009

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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Save On Maintenance And Give Yourself A Raise

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Don’t let the cost of routine maintenance stand in your way of taking care of your equipment!  Believe it or not, regularly maintaining and taking care of your truck can actually save you money in the long-run by preventing costly repairs.

Here are 5 ways to keep your truck in top-notch condition and stretch your maintenance dollar further. Following these tips is basically like getting a raise.

Keep Tires Properly Inflated – Sounds obvious, right?  But a lot of truckers don’t check their tires daily (yes daily!) to ensure their tires are properly inflated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  Tires that are inflated to the recommended PSI will help you achieve maximum fuel efficiency and prevent premature wear and tear.

Know When to Get Oil Changes – Make sure you know how many hours your truck should run between oil changes.  For example, your engine oil should be changed roughly every 250 hours (check the manufacturer’s information – it may vary).

Keep the Outside Clean – Keeping the outside of your cab clean isn’t just for the appearance; keeping it clean will allow you to quickly see any scratches, dents, or other damage that needs to be repaired.  This also helps keep the paint in good condition.

Watch your Gauges – Keep an eye on your gauges and if you’re a new driver, make sure you are familiar with everything inside that cab!  This will help immediately identify a problem so it can be fixed as soon as possible.

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