Category Archives: CR England

Truck Drivers and Felonies

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Considering a career as a truck driver with C.R. England and been convicted of a felony offense in the past?  Here are a few things you should know before you apply:

  • Any felonies must be a minimum of ten years old from the date of your arrest (excluding those listed below).  In addition, it must be at least five years from your release date from prison.
  • A handful of felonies must be at least 15 years old before you apply.  These include armed robbery, grand theft auto, and assault with a deadly weapon or one that inflicted seriously bodily harm.
  • Felonies that must be at least 20 years old include aggravated arson where physical harm was incurred, manslaughter during commission of a crime, and vehicular manslaughter.
  • Felonies that automatically disqualify an individual from applying no matter how old the charge include attempted murder, attempted rape, murder, rape, or any crimes related to children.

While these guidelines are specific to C.R. England, most truck driving companies will have similar rules regarding applicants with felonies.  It is important that you are always honest and upfront about any felonies (and misdemeanors) you have on your application; most, if not all, truck driving companies will run a background check on you.  If they find that you have a conviction you did not make known during the application process, you may be immediately disqualified from applying.

C.R. England & the BlackBerry

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While it may seem like the iPhone is hands-down the most popular cell phone, the Blackberry is actually (still) the top “smartphone” for major corporations and businesses, including C.R. England, according to an article published in the Wall Street Journal.  In fact, using applications available on Blackberry phones, C.R. England is able to track its fleet up to the minute instead of every half hour, as was the case with its old tracking system.  The GPS function on the phones also allows drivers to optimize their routes if needed (for example, to avoid traffic jams), enabling them to arrive at destinations on time.

Another important function the Blackberry provides that’s used by C.R. England drivers is the Push to Talk service.  Similar to a walkie-talkie, it allows users to connect and communicate with one another instantly without dialing.  So, drivers can give updates in a matter of seconds without the safety risks dialing would entail.

The 2008 Globe and Spear Award Reciepient

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Even more accolades for C.R. England!  The carrier received the 2008 Carrier of the Year Award by the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.  The Globe and Spear Award is based on on-time pick-up and delivery, equipment availability, customer service, and tracking capabilities.   The Wrigley Company has been a customer of C.R. England since 1999.  Congrats to all the hard-working folks over at C.R. England!

C.R. England Testing Side Skirts Yields Positive Results

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Remember how C.R. England is a SmartWay Transport Partner?  Well, the company has once again found a way to improve fuel efficiency while protecting the environment.  C.R. England is currently testing 100 side skirts on trailers to see if they can increase the aerodynamics of the trailers.  So far, the side skirts have shown a 3.6% increase in fuel savings.  C.R. England will continue to conduct field tests, which if successful, would save a staggering 3 million gallons of fuel every year.

The C.R. England Student Blog

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I realize I’ve posted about the C.R. England truck driving schools before but I thought I’d share a valuable resource that could be beneficial for those who are considering attending one.  The C.R. England student blog is an assortment of accounts and testimonials straight from the horse’s mouth: the students themselves.  Read a few for yourself and you may just see why C.R. England has one of the best training programs in the country.