May 25, 2009
Last week C.R. England announced its implementation of myLogistics software in their Dedicated division. The software allows the company to provide detailed routes, calculated mileage, real-time shipment information, and more to its customers. It also provides a competitive advantage for C.R. England when it comes to assisting in bid opportunities. It’s just one more way C.R. England is staying one step ahead of the competition!
Read the official press release here.
May 20, 2009
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has named C.R. England the 2008 Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year and the 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year – the first time the massive retailer has honored transportation company with two prestigious awards in a single year.
Dan England, chairman of the board of C.R. England, said “These awards are a significant honor for our company and our people. We’re appreciative of Walmart for acknowledging our corporate commitment to customer service and operational excellence and our ability to find solutions to meet their transportation challenges. We value our partnership and are grateful for this recognition.”
Congrats to all the hard-workin’ folks over at C.R. England! To read the press release announcing the rewards in its entirety, click here.
May 11, 2009
In conjunction with the previous post addressing how to pay for truck driving school, I thought it was only fitting to give a brief overview of the financial alternatives CR England provides students.
Tuition at any one of CR England’s four trucking schools is $2,995 (which includes temporary lodging during training if you need it). All students are required to pay an additional, non-refundable $50 administrative fee when applying.
Pay In Full – Students who pay in full upfront (cash, credit card, or check) can receive a $1,000 discount on their tuition bringing the total cost to just $1,995.
Financing – For students who need to finance their training, CR England offers financing through Eagle Atlantic Financial Services, which pays the $2,995 tuition at 18% interest. If you’re worried about your credit (or lack thereof), financing with CR England doesn’t require any cosigners or credit requirements. Starting four weeks from the date the loan is issued, students who choose to finance will have $55 deducted from their paycheck for 18 weeks. After that, $75 will be deducted from each paycheck until the loan (plus interested) is paid off.
Independent Contractor Program – CR England will pay the full tuition for students who qualify for and enroll in the Independent Contractor Program. Once a driver signs their truck lease, CR England will pay the $55 a week loan payment for as long as they remain in the program or until the loan is paid off.
And to make the deal even sweeter, CR England offers a $1,000 reimbursement for any company drivers who complete three years of driving for the company.
To learn more about CR England’s truck driving schools, click here.
Apr 24, 2009
Despite the recession, there’s one tool that’s helping transportation companies keep on trucking (pun intended). Internet Truckstop has just launched ShipperMate, an online lead generation tool that gives members access to a database of more than seven million shippers who have made at least one shipment, either full or less than truckload. Shippers can complete a profile that includes their contact information, what type of shipper they are, seasonal shipping patterns, and more. Furthermore, ShipperMate offers a built-in CRM that enables users to organize and manage leads.
The program is proving quite successful; in fact, Senior Account Manager for CR England Daniel Kelty says the company has been using ShipperMate for just two months and has already acquired two new customers as a result.
To learn more about the program, click here for an article by SOA World Magazine or visit the official Internet Truckstop website.
Apr 17, 2009
It’s no secret that times are tough and subsequently, virtually every industry in the country has been impacted by the economic crisis – some more significantly than others. Even the trucking industry has started to feel the crunch, despite a steady increase in applicants looking for work. In fact, many truck driving companies (including a handful of well-known, national ones) have completely stopped trucking school operations and even instituted hiring freezes. But there’s one trucking corporation you won’t see taking such measures…wanna take a guess?
The four schools owned by CR England (see here) are still in operation and there are no plans of slowing down or downsizing, especially since the number of individuals interested in truck driving has significantly increased since the recession began. The company is still hiring and encourages anyone interested in beginning a long-haul truck driving career (or drivers wanting to switch carriers) to find out more about the company’s training (click here for further information on CR England’s truck driving schools including training requirements, training timelines, and tuition).
CR England offers safety-driven training programs that utilize top-of-the-line equipment. Since the company places the utmost importance on safety and comprehensive training, any drivers who would like to work for CR England are required to complete company training based on their level of experience; even experienced truck drivers must attend a three and a half day company orientation prior to being hired.
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