“The fair’s organizers say many companies are scaling back on hiring and don’t have a need to participate in job fairs to find new employees.”

In the state of Utah, there are about 90,000 people out of a job and looking.  When reading articles like this, it is easy to conclude there are no jobs out there right now.  That’s now true.

Trucking companies are hiring drivers and have been for quite some time.  One company, C.R. England Trucking Company, based out of Utah, is taking inexperienced as well as experienced drivers right now.  They have a school called the C.R. England Truck Driving School that takes all graduates as employees for the C.R. England Trucking Company.

With 3 schools spaced across the United States, they train students with safety in mind since these candidates will be driving for them in the near future.  Known as one of the best truck driving schools in the nation, it’s a great education to help get back into the work force.  For those who don’t have the funding for school, there are school loans that are slowly paid back through your paycheck, once you are a driver for CR England.

C.R. England pays for your transportation to one of their three schools and room and board.  The only thing a driver has to financially take care of is the meals.

You have your CDL after about 3 ½ weeks, your on the road training after 30 more days and finalize your accreditation after 60 more days by being a second seat driver with an experienced driver.  And the best yet, you start getting paid beginning about 3 ½ weeks after your first day in school.  If you are interested in becoming a truck driver for C.R. England, go to CR England and check out their company.  They have an online application on this link to get started.

When people say there are no jobs out there, they are wrong.  Truck Driving Jobs are available now.

This is a little advice for those considering a new career in the industry. We know our program however great we believe it is, is not going to be the perfect fit for everyone’s needs. So read this so you’ll know what to ask before working for a trucking company.

Truck driving jobs are always available, but in today’s economy, the schools are more finicky than in the past so that they can get the best and safest drivers possible.  In fact, the standards are much higher now than they were just 5 years ago.  A truck driver candidate does not need to be perfect, but having a good work history, a clean driving record, and a minimal past criminal record will get you started.

Different personalities are needed for different jobs in trucking.  For those who like to be at home in the evenings, day runs work for them.  These drivers may have a personal responsibility to family or just like to sleep in there own king size bed every night.  For those who love to travel, long hauls are a better fit.  This is for people that love to see the country and the open road.  Whatever the priority, truck drivers need to pick a job that best fits them.

Those looking for a truck driver job should read points below on which jobs to accept and which ones to steer away from.

• Income – Most people choose the job for the highest pay.  If you are flexible enough, take that direction.  But if you have priorities that are more important than the pay, make sure your money received is enough to pay your bills before accepting a job.  If you find the perfect job, but it doesn’t pay enough to cover your bills, you have the option of refusing the job or finding ways to cut your budget to make it work.
• Policy of Home Time – For most drivers, home time is a big factor to choosing a job.  A large portion of trucking companies gives more home time to those who have worked there the longest.  If you choose a job that does not have every night home, you may have to pay your dues for a few years to gather more time at home.  Different companies have different home time policies from each other.  Regional jobs could keep you within an average of 7 states, allowing you to get home more often.  Make sure you know what you are getting into.
• Freight Type – Different companies haul different freight.  If you are in it for the money, you are probably interested in heavy haul.  If flat bed intrigues you, there are plenty of Trucking Companies that you can drive for.  There are plenty of different types of freight to haul.  If you are a driver that enjoys hook up and roll, find the company that gives you that responsibility.  Choose the one you would enjoy the most before accepting that job!
• Reputation of The Company You Work For – Talk to drivers who work for the company you are interested in.  There will always be those drivers who will complain even if they have it good.  Make sure you are comfortable with the reputation of the company you will be working for.
• Quality of Equipment – In the interview process, ask the Company how new their equipment is and their maintenance program to see if the truck will keep you moving.  The newer models are usually connected to lease/purchase options.  If you need to, ask other drivers in the company to get their opinion.

I like the analogy of “Asking former employees what their company was like is like asking a republican what they think of democrats.”  After you laugh, think about it.  Getting the scoop may include reading between the lines.  Also, check out how long the company has been in business and their reputation.  Search the Internet and read up on the company you are interested in working for.

Also ask questions that affect your personal situation.  Do they allow pets, how many terminals do they have, locations, and other questions that you need answers too.  Do your research and be willing to pay your dues.  Good Luck!

Basically, these military heroes were looking for “normal work”.  What was at the expo was mostly military like jobs with guns and the possibility of shooting and killing people.  Many of the applicants were disappointed in the jobs available and one even stated that he would rather be a janitor than to go back to that kind of lifestyle.

One quote from the article was interesting:

“A lot of students from the military contact us because they finally have some money to go to school with,” said Billijo Brown, assistant director of admissions for The Art Institute of California in San Francisco. “They want to be able to use it to do something they love.”

For Veterans that are looking for a more flexible career, truck driving might be a route to go.  Truck Driving Schools are a great way to start a new life in a non-military job.  One school that I know of that would be a great fit for military heroes is the CR England Truck Driving School.  It is the top refrigerated trucking company in the country.  And, once you graduate, you have a job.  If there is no funding for schooling, CR England will give you a loan that you can have slowly taken out of your check once you have graduated and are working for CR England Trucking.   They have a great school and curriculum that prepares you well for the road.  Check it out and see if it works for you. Get CR England Truck Driving Jobs information here.

The Toronto Star believes this new development is to steer away from high expenditures including employee cuts and insurance.  They also made mention that 10 years ago, non-temporary jobs were 68% of all Canadian employment.  Now, it’s 63%.  This shows the shift of permanent to temporary jobs.

On a positive note for people wanting to be a Truck Driver, it may be a good field in the “New Normal.”  There are plenty of jobs available for those wanting to be a truck driver in this new phenomenon. Most truck driving  companies are hiring.

The Toronto Star’s article,  “Job insecurity: the corrosive new normal” believes that more and more permanent jobs will be outsourced to contractors and part time employee will replace the full time employee so companies can stay competitive in this global economy.  They also believe that this is the new work force from this time forth.

A lot of economists out there also agree with the Toronto Star’s article. Companies can certainly save a ton of money when use temporary workers to fill truck driving jobs.  Another draw back to this practice is that temporary employees may view a position as short term and not fully commit to the position they were hired for.

Again, Truck Driving Companies always need drivers.  CR England is one company that is looking for truck drivers.  If you are someone who is a temporary worker wanting permanent work or is unhappy in your current job, contact CR England at www.crengland.com.

The full and complete toronto star articlecan be found at:  http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/706480

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

1. GPS – is so popular, that many trucking companies have added it to their company trucks.  It is much easier than maps and most drivers won’t go back to reading the old fashioned way.
2. Cell Phones – have changed trucking jobs for good.  No more pulling over for a pay phone to call their dispatcher for information.  And truckers can have contact with their families and friends more often.  Younger drivers don’t remember the days without cell phones.  They have no idea what it was like.  (Lucky them.)
3. Laptop Computers – is a truckers line to information.  64% of those asked, felt that the laptop is one of the top 5 technologies needed for trucking jobs.  We feel that as each year goes by, the percentage of cabs with laptops will keep going up.  Life on the road without a laptop is hard to imagine for most people.   It is a huge segment of our communication to business, family, and friends.
4. Satellite Radio – has been a great lifesaver for radio listeners in “dead radio spots” along the highway.  Not only do you have radio where radio was not, but a driver now gets their favorite station wherever they are in the country.  It is very rare that Satellite Radio loses signal and better yet, there are stations that are specific to the trucking industry.

What wasn’t on the list surprised us.  Digital Camera’s were not in the top 4.  Our thoughts are that they have been in existence for so long, it is not thought as new technology, but as old technology.  As a trucker, they have the rare opportunity to see the country on a continuous basis.  We are sure most drivers keep one in their cab.

Below are the results by percentage from all participants. The column with the % is of the percentage of participants that chose the technology item in the front of the row. An example is that 84.38%, had 54 votes, chose the I-phone/cell phone as one of their 4 favorite technologies for truck drivers:

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

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.

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

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