BlackBerry No Longer Just An Email Device >RIMM - WSJ.com

TORONTO (Dow Jones)--Reliant Transportation estimates the Blackberry helped cut its communication costs by about 30%. CR England Inc. says the device transformed its business.Neither firm uses the device for email.The Blackberry smartphone, made by Research In Motion Ltd. (RIMM), rose to prominence because it made email accessible anytime, anywhere. But as smartphones become more sophisticated and wireless networks improve, new third-party applications are available on the BlackBerry that are attracting new business users. At the same time, RIM is trying to broaden its appeal in the consumer sector beyond email with the recent launch of its BlackBerry App ...

BlackBerry No Longer Just An Email Device >RIMM - WSJ.com

Find CDL Schools The Easy Way

Read this and make the task of finding a quality CDL schools much easier!

 We hope that by the end of this article you will be a more prepared consumer. Getting into the business of trucking is a big step and there is nothing worse than taking your first step in the wrong direction.

Here is a simple fact. When you do an Internet search for trucking schools or CDL Training schools you will find search results filled with hundreds of websites offering something related to truck driving schools. Then you have to wade through dozens of websites that seem to provide mostly advertisements for other truck driving schools. If you take the wrong course you end up bouncing back and forth between advertisements. This will most likely leave you lost.

Well, Let's make it easier than ever before!

First answer this question:

• Are you committed to making this a new career or are you just looking to improve your skills for a job you already have?

If your looking to make this a new career, than you should focus on the stability of the company doing the training, the quality of the training, their reputation in the industry, and your total costs. When it comes to proper training your life depends on it!
 
If your just looking to improve your skills for a job you already have then right off the bat you should look for a local training company. Try searches that include your city or state. For example: "Riverside Truck Driving Schools" That can eliminate a lot of the junk out there.

All Right, Your Ready To Start A New Career:

First and fore most cdl training should be the most important piece of the puzzle to you. If your not trained properly you could end up in a bad accident or with a very short driving career. That is why we say your life depends on it! As far as the training goes, someone who is well experienced when it comes to truck driving and truck driving training should train you on recent equipment. 

Next consider the training time. Are you about to attend a license mill, or is the company going to give you plenty of time behind the wheel?

After training you should of course consider your costs. If you can't see prices for tuition, fees and everything else, you might want to walk away now or in your case leave that website. Just think what else is going to be negotiable? Tuition, fees, your safety?

Now that you know how much it costs for tuition, you should also consider other costs like financing, room and board or hotel stays, transportation to the school, amenities etc. Be conscious of the numbers game. It might be $5000 for one school all-inclusive and $4000 for another but you still have to pay for hotel. That makes them the same. So you really have to evaluate the schools and do your due diligence.

Lastly and most commonly where people are taken for a ride, is the promise of employment. Your making a career move so you most definitely need to have a job lined up for when you complete school. Here is a simple fact. If they're not a "School to Hire" organization, then it is not a job guarantee! “School to Hire” refers to a situation where, not if, but when you complete school you have a job with the company who trained you or with another company via a contractual agreement between the school and a carrier. For example you might go to school A, and upon completion, you'll be working for company B. You'll know before you even start school who your going to work for. The other option uses another very common term. "Guaranteed Job Placement" or "Lifetime Placement Assistance", or something along those lines. The long and short of it, they guarantee they will be helping you apply for jobs.    

The Hard Fact:

• The fact is there are Truck Driving Schools out there that have no intention other than taking your money, getting you a license and sending you packing with a hand full of applications.

Now that you have a little more information about what you should look for than your ready to begin your search to find the school that is going to work for you.

 

We hope this short article is helpful in navigating the truck driving school maze and wish you the best in your endeavors. If you are interested in an upfront, no funny business approach, from a company that has never laid off a driver in 89 years visit us at www.CREngland.com

More Truck Driving Jobs With Cap And Trade

According to an article on Chinaview.cn more truck jobs could be created if recent Cap- and-Trade plans become law. The article written by Matthew Rusling had a great quote from Benjamin Goldstein, a policy analyst with the Center for American Progress, that explained how many new truck driving jobs will be created under the plan.

Goldstein said, "many commercial and industrial buildings will be refurbished, -- workers will install new windows, insullation, and make other adjustments -- to make them more energy efficient"

Goldstein also goes on to say that the new projects like wind turbine construction will employ all kinds of trades and professionals. He gave a quick example to speak to his point.

"to build and install wind turbines will employ a myriad of professionals and trades persons including engineers, electricians and construction workers, as shipping wind power equipment from abroad is more costly than building it in the United States."

The shear fact that the constuction of these wind turbines will take place means that many cdl driver jobs will be created to transport components. Also, workers will be needed to prepare the site and crane operators will be needed to stand up the poles.

Guess which industry is going to be tasked with hauling all the supplies to and from the work sites?  That is right, these are the kinds of jobs truck driver s can do. According to Goldstein    "The jobs will be sustainable for decades on end."

 
Overall Cap-and-Trade has become a hot issue that affects many industries and professionals. The original article can be found at: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/01/content_11629887.htm

Truck Driving Schools in Demand as the Economy Recovers

Springfield News-Sun reported Saturday, June 20th 2009, that demand for truck drivers will increase as the economy recovers. Truck driving is a great career and an important one the the American economy.

If you made a list of blue collar jobs that are in demand or will be in demand as the economy recovers, on the list would certainly be the job of truck driver. The job of truck driver is an exciting position that requires a high level of competence and demands respect for the road. Highlighting the profession for many drivers is the opportunity to see the country from the drivers seat of the truck. The beautiful sunsets, small metropolitan areas and the open road are just a few of the benefits professional truck drivers get paid to experience.

When looking for truck driving jobs you have to consider the daily duties the profession will require.The duties of a truck driving job take a lot of skill and patience, but most would agree that the extra work is worth it when you earn a living while traveling. Carriers like CR England have drivers that have been with the company for more than 15 years.

According to the Springfield News-Sun article "drivers can earn $35,000 to $40,000 annually, and their bosses can be hundreds of miles away." According to U.S. News the national average for income in the position is $47,000 per year.

Truck driving can certainly be fulfilling and lucrative. Especially after just a few years as a truck driver. Training is very important to your career as a truck driver. It all starts with choosing the right truckdrivingschools. Learning the safe way and the correct way will extend any truck driving career.

If your looking to get started, a super career is just around the corner. You get start down the high pay highway in just a few days from now. Visit us at  http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com  and Apply for one of our truck driving schools.

The original Springfield News-Sun article was written by John Nolan and can be found at the following web site: http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-business-news/demand-for-truck-drivers-expected-to-pick-up-171469.html

truckdrivingschools will guarantee you a trucking job!

CR England truck driving schools guarantee students who pass their training course a job. Certainly not all truck driving schools can say that. Like most that attend truck driving schools, your probably looking for a truck driving job. If you don't attend a truck driving school that guarantees you a truck driving job most often you will end up at best with a school that offers guaranteed job placement.

Guaranteed job placement in this economy may just be a guarantee to place a pen and some applications in your hands. There is no doubt when your looking for work the promise of a job can sound like the answer to your problems, but I suggest you step back and mull over your options before making a final decision. Think about this, It is very hard to guarantee job placement when just about every reputable carrier out there has different hiring requirements and in current market conditions most are not even hiring. Think about that before you sign up for something that may just lead you back to the unemployment lines.

A truckdrivingschools that can guarantee you job, is a different story. You will know before you even show up if you have a job. For example at CR England Truck Driving Schools we pre-screen every student to make sure that when they pass the training process they are ready and eligible to work.

Apply at our truckdrivingschools site at http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com

Utah Food Bank: Businesses pick up the summer slack - Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Food Bank: Businesses pick up the summer slack - Salt Lake Tribune

CR England Employees really stepped it up during the companies food bank drive. Here is an article from the salt lake tribune that discusses this years sucess.

CR England Million Mile Driving Awards

This is a great story is about a few of the many great careers at CR England. Last Month CR England honored Viorel Rasa, Sidney J. Sterling and Terry Davis for accomplishing 2 million miles, 1 Million Driving Miles, and 1 million driving miles.

All three drivers have been with CR England for at least 10 years. Viorel Rasa has been a part of CR England for 16 years.

Viorel says the key to his driving success is "Taking every day as a learning experience, never thinking that you have seen it all."

Sidney J. Sterling says his success has been due to great family support and the support of C.R. England. Sidney says "Patience is the key."

ITerry Davis who been with the company for 10 years chalks up his success to "good trip planning and to get out of the truck when you're feeling tired." 

These awards are a tremendous accomplishment.

Considering a Career in the Truck Driving Industry? Check out CR England’s Premier Truck Driving Schools. More information is available @ http://www.GoToTruckDrivingSchool.com .

C.R. ENGLAND WINS TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FROM LEADING RETAILER

Salt Lake City, Utah --May 6, 2009 – C.R. England, a global transportation provider, has been recognized as the 2008 Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year and 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This is the first time Walmart has honored a transportation provider with two awards in one year.

“These awards are a significant honor for our company and our people,” said Dan England, chairman of the board of C. R. England. “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.”

“Walmart realizes the continued pressure and challenges facing the transportation industry,” said Ken Braunbach, Walmart’s senior director of carrier relations in a letter of commendation. C.R. England’s “ability to rise above these obstacles has won our utmost trust and confidence.”

Walmart has numerous dedicated operations in their grocery network serviced by all of the top transportation carriers. “By naming C.R. England Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year,
Walmart is recognizing the commitment of England’s operations staff, on-site management, support staff and professional, dedicated drivers,” said Kirk Freimuth, senior director of dedicated operations for C.R. England.

The second award C.R. England received was 2008 Grocery Carrier of the Year. This award speaks to top performance in England’s National, Mexico, Intermodal and Regional operations and recognizes the dedication, commitment and support of all C.R. England employees. As a customer since 2005, England has grown with Walmart more each year, with most of that growth in the past year. As Walmart has expanded its produce centers, England has supported that growth.

About C.R. England, Inc.
Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has grown to be one of North America’s largest transportation companies, and has earned a reputation as a transportation partner of the highest quality. C.R. England services include Long Haul and Short Haul (Regional) One-Way Carriage, Dedicated and Intermodal services as well as a Mexico division and offices in China. Additional services include Truckload, LTL, Parcel and Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Engineering. For more information, visit www.crengland.com.

About England Dedicated
For nearly 15 years, England Dedicated has provided customized transportation solutions for the specialized needs of individual clients. With on-site management, dedicated equipment and a host of other fleet management services, England Dedicated can serve as an in-house extension of a customer’s transportation department. For more information, visit www.crengland.com.

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