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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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Truck Drivers and Their CB Radios

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, 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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Truck Driving Jobs for Military Heroes

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Yesterday there was an article in the Oakland Tribune about Veterans looking for jobs called “Veterans seek help at job expo in Daily City.”  They had a job fair just for military veterans called The Veteran Opportunity Expo and there was interesting feedback from the veteran applicants.

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.

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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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