Truck Driving Jobs Just Got Easier

April 27th, 2010

C.R. England Trucking Company has just announced that they released the “TripPak InCab Scanning” for their drivers.  This means that CR England truck drivers can now scan paperwork without getting out of their cab.  All a truck driver needs is an internet access and a laptop.  That’s it!  Then the driver buys the scanner from $140.00 to $150.00, depending on where they purchase it.

Truck drivers will have the opportunity to see one in person when the TripPak InCab Scanning is featured at the American Truck Show (ATA) this month and can be purchased right their at the booth for $145.00.

For several months, a handful of drivers for C.R. England Trucking Company have been testing this new scanning process and it has brought great reviews.  It’s easy to set up, use, and inexpensive.  After being tested and proven it is now ready for the whole company to use.

This is really great because drivers don’t have to stand in a line at a truck stop to use their scanner or fax machine.  They don’t have to look up truck stops that might have scanning capabilities for them to send in the paperwork.  They do get to stay in their cab and scan.  They also get the gratification of not having to print out paperwork to send back to the office, and helping the cause to become greener.

This is just another step in technology that is saving drivers time and money and making truck driving jobs a little easier.  At CR England Trucking Company, they care about their drivers.  Chalk one up for CR England making life easier for their drivers.

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Hazmat Endorsement Course for Truck Drivers

April 22nd, 2010

Veteran truck drivers now have the opportunity for classroom lessons by CR England for HAZMAT endorsement.  This is a great opportunity for drivers who may need to use the endorsement in the future.  If you do not have to have the HAZMAT endorsement for your current job, it might be a good idea to take this class for future loads. You never know when you might need a HAZMAT endorsement in your career. Nothing shouts “do it now” like “get in for free”.

Wonder if you are ready to just walk in and take the exam? Few people can pass the exam without a class or some hours studying. We have put together a few cdl jobs related practice questions for a truck driver to have a sense of what is on the HAZMAT exam.   Take a look and see how well you know the answers before taking your state exam. All answers have straightforward solutions:

  1. A vehicle placarded for hazardous materials will have placards on how many sides?
  2. Who is responsible for finding out what permits or special routes you will need to haul hazardous materials?
  3. While doing your normal truck job duties you encounter a traffic accident where one of the vehicles involved was hauling explosives, should you pull them apart?
  4. When you need to stop for railroad tracks, how many feet before the tracks should you stop?
  5. Should you stop before railroad tracks if you are hauling 110 gallons of Chlorine?

How did you do?  We hope these questions helped you in understanding if you would pass the state HAZMAT endorsement test.  The CR England HAZMAT endorsement training is voluntary, but if you are looking for a truck-driving job, it is highly recommended to help you be more prepared for any Trucking Company.  Visit  http://www.CREngland.com to learn more about this course and other courses available to CRE drivers.

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Top 10 List of Why CR England Is Well Mentioned

April 12th, 2010

In conversations, CR England has become a highly recommended company to work for. The compnay as always gotten a lot positive publicity. I thought I would go through and find out a few reasons why this m,ight be the case.

First of all, CR England is the largest refrigerated trucking company in the nation.  They have been around for 90 years and specialize in freight that is temperature sensitive, such as chemicals, meat, produce, dairy products, and beverages.  With that said, here is a top 10 lists as to why CR England is a better company to work for:

  1. Drivers receive more of their net check from CR England than other companies because they have the longest length of haul in the industry.
  2. Their driver trainers have the opportunity to make up to $85,000.
  3. Fleet is top of the line and new.  And, they only use top quality trailer brands for their refrigeration equipment.
  4. There is more than 800 support staff to help their drivers.
  5. They know their stuff because they have been in business for 90 years.
  6. CR England has been family owned for 4 generations.
  7. The Safety Management Program is top quality, keeping safety for the drivers in mind.
  8. This company cares about the people!  They haul emergency supplies at no cost to areas that have been hit by natural disasters.
  9. They are Award winners of the 2009 SmartWay Transport Excellence for going green.
  10. As a charter member of the Healthy Trucking Association, they care about the health of their drivers.

As I wrote this top 10 list, I realized why people were talking so good about CR England. If you are interested in looking at their great qualities or want more information about working for this company, go to www.CREngland.com to see for yourself. We are always looking for experienced drivers and students who want to learn the ropes in an exciting field.

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Truck Drivers and Their CB Radios

March 31st, 2010

driving jobs cb radioEvery Truck Driver should have a good working knowledge of how to use a CB Radio if they plan on installing one into their cab. It is still a great way to communicate on an open channel with several drivers at once and give and get information you need in the area. It can even make truck driving jobs a little safer and a little fun.

Communication is short range (11 miles) from your truck, giving you communication to truckers in your nearby area. Keep your conversations short and to the point so that the driver you are talking to has time to respond. They may only be in your area for a short amount of time. That is, unless you are speaking with a driver who is traveling your same direction, near you. Also, remember to take turns speaking. Allow others to respond; otherwise you may talk over others, creating confusion.

CB Radio channels are 17 and 19. West Coast uses 17 the most. And those who drive west to east in the state of California use channel 17 more often.

Now that you understand the basics of using a CB Radio, the next question is which one to buy. There are several locations to buy these and since we realize that you, as a truck driver, are very busy, we found a web page that will make it easier for you.

GIJoesRadioElectronics.com has several to choose from as well as parts and installation instructions. Price ranges are $45 up to $170, which isn’t bad for a communications device that can really make driving jobs easier. You can click this link to look at the installation kits for semi trucks. This web is great because they have very clear instructions on installation, unlike most retail online stores.

We hope this helps you out a little bit – 10-4 Good Buddy!

you can get the limited edition CB radio pictured above from GI Joe’s here: http://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=104

Every Truck Driver should have a good working knowledge of how to use a CB Radio if they plan on installing one into their cab. It is still a great way to communicate on an open channel with several drivers at once and give and get information you need in the area.

Communication is short range (11 miles) from your truck, giving you communication to truckers in your nearby area. Keep your conversations short and to the point so that the driver you are talking to has time to respond. They may only be in your area for a short amount of time. That is, unless you are speaking with a driver who is traveling your same direction, near you. Also, remember to take turns speaking. Allow others to respond; otherwise you may talk over others, creating confusion.

CB Radio channels are 17 and 19. West Coast uses 17 the most. And those who drive west to east in the state of California use channel 17 more often.

Now that you understand the basics of using a CB Radio, the next question is which one to buy. There are several locations to buy these and since we realize that you, as a Truck Driver, is very busy, we found a web page that will make it easier for you.

Rightchannelradios.com has several to choose from as well as parts and installation instructions. Price ranges are $45 up to $170, which isn’t bad for a communications device. You can click this link to look at the installation kits for semi trucks. This web is great because they have very clear instructions on installation, unlike most retail online stores.

We hope this helps you out and 10-4.

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Truck Drivers and the Trucker Buddy Program

March 31st, 2010

There is this great program for Truck Drivers to mentor school children as pen pals. It’s called Trucker Buddy International and you can find them at http://www.truckerbuddy.org/.

Started in 1992, and is based out of Alabama. It started with Gary King going to his children’s teacher and asking to send the class postcards from different places he traveled while on the road. The teacher agreed and that was the beginning of this great program.

It has become a nonprofit 501©(3) org. that focuses on guiding and mentoring school children (grades 2-8) by truckers going back and forth as pen pal’s. News about what they see on the road goes to these school children, opening their minds and expanding their vision of the world. The children see the world as a truck driver. It’s an education that most children may never receive. Not to mention its a great job truck drivers can do.

In return, the students write back once a month to the truck drivers, usually sending drawn pictures and cards and photos of themselves.

Schools have no fees for this because of very giving donations and the program is growing strong. Trucker Buddy International has united over a million school children with a pen-pal truck drivers, giving them the chance to meet those wonderful men and women out on the road, supplying our country with the food and product we need.

The trucker buddy program is a fantastic program and can make truck driving jobs more popular in an industry that is always looking for interested people.

There is this great program for Truck Drivers to mentor school children as pen pals. It’s called Trucker Buddy International and you can find them at http://www.truckerbuddy.org/.

Started in 1992, and is based out of Alabama. It started with Gary King going to his children’s teacher and asking to send the class postcards from different places he traveled while on the road. The teacher agreed and that was the beginning of this great program.

It has become a nonprofit 501©(3) org. that focuses on guiding and mentoring school children (grades 2-8) by truckers going back and forth as pen pal’s. News about what they see on the road goes to these school children, opening their minds and expanding their vision of the world. The children see the world as a truck driver. It’s an education that most children may never receive.

In return, the students write back once a month to the truck drivers, usually sending drawn pictures and cards and photos of themselves.

Schools have no fees for this because of very giving donations and the program is growing strong. Trucker Buddy International has united over a million school children with a pen-pal truck drivers, giving them the chance to meet those wonderful men and women out on the road, supplying our country with the food and product we need.

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