ATA names Dan England 67th Chairman

In an annual meeting held in Grapevine, Texas the Board of Directors of the American Trucking Association elected their new Chairman. Dan England, Chairman of C.R. England Inc., became the ATA’s 67^thChairman, taking the place of Barbara Windsor, President and CEO of Hahn Transportation Inc., New Market, Md.

In accepting the position, England expressed confidence in the growth of the trucking industry. “I’m honored to have been chosen by my peers in this great industry to represent America’s motor carriers, drivers, independent contractors and employees,” England said. “The last few years have been difficult for our industry and our nation, but I’m confident that regardless of our challenges, trucking and ATA will continue to lead the country toward economic recovery.”

Dan England is well prepared for the task ahead of him, coming from a family of truckers. His grandfather, Chester England, founded C.R. England in 1920 and the company has been growing ever since. With his father and uncle running the company before him and his sons ready to lead the company in the future, England claims trucking will always be a part of his life.

“I have a great love for this industry,” England said. “Going back to my grandfather and right through me to my kids, the industry has provided us with a livelihood and stability. As I look at the economy, so many people have been hurt over the last few years and lost everything, including homes. We have a great deal of gratitude for the stability this industry has provided for us.”

Despite the struggling economy, England feels that the trucking industry has great potential. He claims that in these difficult times what is really needed is unity in the trucking industry.

“We’re faced with a possible change to the hours-of-service rule, a long overdue highway bill and a mounting stack of regulations on top of a sluggish economic recovery,” England said. “In order to meet these challenges, we need to speak with one voice, remembering that there is more that unites our industry than divides it. We need to go out there and fight the good fight and face head on the issues that are confronting us.”

As Dan England steps up as the ATA’s 67th Chairman, his peers show confidence in his abilities to make the necessary changes for improvement. While he looks forward to the future of trucking with optimism, England is dedicated to helping the industry better itself.

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Thermo King honors C.R. England, Inc.

C.R. England, Inc. has done it again. This highly respected trucking industry’s refrigerated carrier is being awarded on December 7th at 12:30 for their continual efforts toward becoming a greener transportation leader. Thermo King will be presenting the award called the Thermo King Energy Efficiency Leader Award with community leaders in attendance. It is being awarded for their commitment to innovation and continued research in green transportation. Utah’s West Valley’s City Mayor, Mike Winder and Salt Lake County Mayor, Peter Corroon will be hosting guests to honor C.R. England, Inc. at the C.R. England Inc. Corporate Office in their Theatre at 12:00.

This leader in refrigerated trucking is receiving the honor for their Intermodal Division which is the TempStack container-on-flatcar (COFC). Built as a refrigerated container to be placed on a railroad flatcar, the TempStack easily transitions from railroad to trucks.

As the largest refrigerated transportation provider in the world, C.R. England is a part of a great partnership with the United States top railroads. Due to this relationship with the railroads, it has allowed a larger capacity of shipping across different and very important routes here in the United States. And because of this alliance, C.R. England, Inc. is a part of the developmental growth of the nation’s largest refrigerated intermodal container fleet.

If you are interested in driving for C.R. England, Inc., go to https://www.crengland.com/webapp/index.jsp?page=/etools/driverapp/app_start and fill out their online application or call 888-537-2995. Whether you are an experienced driver or someone interested in going to Truck Driving School, there is opportunity for you.

IRTA names Charles F Myers to Board

Check out this article found about C R England’s own employee, Charles Myers, named to the 2010 board of directors into the International Refrigerated Transportation Association”

“England Logistics
official joins IRTA
board of directors

Oct 12, 2010 10:19 AM

Charles F Myers, director of international business development at England Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of C R England, was named to the 2010 board of directors for the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA).

Myers is responsible for development of dry and cold chain logistics markets in nations outside of North America, with current emphasis on cold chain transportation in the People’s Republic of China. He has been involved in transportation since 1974 and is extensively published as a writer in the field. Myers has been active in the association’s international development projects, representing IRTA at the East African Community Ministerial Delegation Transportation Sector Policy Dialogue in Washington DC and as a presenter in China for the US Trade and Development Agency-sponsored Cold Chain Best Practices Seminar Series. He will serve a three-year term at his new post.

Founded in 1994, the IRTA’s membership includes individuals from companies actively engaged in refrigerated food logistics. Serving as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, the IRTA and its board members provide accurate, timely data and protect the interests of members.

For more information visit www.englandlogistics.com.



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This CR England Driver is a Role Model

CR England, Inc. has an Independent Driver in their Horizon Lease program that has been with them since 1999. His name is Ben Besner and at age 41, he trains drivers to be successful like himself. In fact, the best thing he has ever experienced on the road is being a trainer. To see his students make it and become successful. He has wise advice for his trainees.



His first piece of advice is for new drivers not to panic. Panicking only brings on bad decisions with bad results in the end. Stay calm and think out solutions in a problem solving manner.



Ben’s second piece of advice for new drivers is to make good safe judgments. This, in a way, goes back to his first piece of advice. Making a good decision needs to be done under non-panic circumstances. When making decisions, think of the long term affects it will create.



And thirdly, the key to a job is looking ahead and planning the days and hours. What Ben is saying here is to have a plan before getting on the road. Driving from one load to another without a strategy is costly and drivers loose money and time. It’s a shame not more drivers have figured this out.



Ben is a role model to his trainees. His latest accomplishment is that of paying off his first truck. He achieved this by making a payment each week and making short goals instead of focusing solely on the long-term goals. He also ran a quite a lot of loads, building up a slush fund so as to have a back up plan.

This is just one of many great stories. If you or someone you know is looking to attend one of our truck driving schools please visit our website for more information.

Lakeside Medical Clinic can now Test for Muscle Damage

C.R. England, Inc. formed a strategic alliance with Insight Diagnostics, Inc. This new relationship is great for truck drivers coming into C.R. England’s Truck Driving School in that it raises patient care to a new level at their clinic, Lakeside Clinic. Insight Diagnostics, Inc. has an FDA approved device called the Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment that evaluates soft tissue injuries. No more going off campus to test for muscle injury. Now, it can be done in the clinic.

If a driver comes into their clinic with a sprained ankle, the doctor uses the Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA) to assess more accurately the damage to the tissue. Amazingly enough, the EFA can even help figure out the age of the injury, if it’s new or has become chronic.

According to Insight Diagnostics, Inc., President, Mary Reaston, PhD., here’s how it works:
“The EFA measures muscle activity and function at rest and during full range of motion to objectively determine the nature, acuity, and extent of an injury as well as the precise location and source of referred pain. This is important because it provides the blueprint to develop site specific treatment to return the injured worker to full duty and pre-injury status.”

Not just the drivers are lucky enough to have access to this machine, but also the corporate employees. With early diagnosis and treatment, injuries heal faster and employees can return to work sooner.

Insight Diagnostics, Inc.’s specialists are the reason for this breakthrough and C.R. England, Inc. is happy to bring this machine on board. The CR England medical clinic, Lakeside Medical, at the C.R. England’s Truck Driving School has an office right their on their premise for health care to drivers as well as employees of the corporate office.



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Driver Success Story

Everyday it seems there are more and more success stories about lease drivers at C.R. England. One of these successful drivers is Ion I. Saluru. Ion is originally from Moldova, Europe but currently resides in Vancouver, Washington. He enjoys snowboarding, jet skiing, fishing and working. He says he can’t live with out his car, a beautiful 2000 BMW. Ion is 26 yeas old and has been with C.R. England for 2 ½ years where he has managed to pave his own career path. He truly enjoys working and feels lucky that he gets to do what he loves everyday.

A big event in Ion’s recent past was when he purchased his own truck. It was through hard work and dedication that he was able to accomplish this. Buying his own truck wasn’t an easy goal, Ion had to be focused on his work and do above what was required. Sacrifices were made such as waking up at 4 in the morning and performing at his best throughout the day. He believes that hard work is the key to success. He does all that he can to uphold a good reputation of hard working drivers. It annoys him when people create biased stereotypes about drivers like the fact that they don’t shower or wear clean clothes. He is determined to beat these assumptions and represent a dedicated driver ready to get out there and work.

For any new driver he would give the advice to just get out and work your hardest. Set a goal and do what it takes to obtain it. The most important thing is to be professional and have A LOT of patience. Ion practices what he preaches and exhibits great patience within his career. He has worked hard in the professional world and achieved his goal of purchasing his own truck. He provides a great of example of what can be accomplished when you set a goal and put your mind to it!

CR England CFO Named CFO of the Year

Every year business leaders through out Utah are recognized for their hard work and innovative ideas. The award of the 2010 CFO of the year was given to a handful of deserving recipients this past June. Among those recipients was Keith Wallace, CFO of C.R. England, Inc. Wallace has worked as the company’s financial adviser since 1997 and has contributed to the growth of the company in countless ways. Dean England, the CFO of the company, attributes much of the companies success to Wallace and the work that he has done throughout his years at CR England. In a time of financial crisis and rising gas prices Wallace has brought insight that has helped England to grow into a $1 billion dollar business. When talking about Wallace’s contributions to the company Dean England said, “His resume of experience and his continued leadership is an important reason for the financial success of one of the nation’s largest global transportation providers.”

A CFO in today’s financial world needs to take on a communicative leadership role in providing firm financial guidance. Keith Wallace does just that. He has been able to merge his technical knowledge with a background in business to provide quality leadership and guidance for the company. Wallace has investigated several changes to the operations of the CR England such as tractor leasing for owner operators, creating a logistics division, and building transportation services into Mexico and Canada. All of these contributions and more have helped pave the way as the company begins to look into expanding to China.

A dependant CFO is a necessity for the success of a company. Keith Wallace has provided that dependence for CR England. He has put in hard work that has secured the bright financial future of the company. In Keith’s own words, a good CEO is one that honest and offers full disclosure at all times. Congratulations to Keith Wallace for his title of 2010 CFO of the Year.

President Emeritus Celebrates 90 In Big Way

Today the staff at CR England celebrated Gene England's 90th Birthday. Gene is still involved with CR England and is the company President Emeritus.

Gene's 90th was celebrated in a big way which even included a few surprises. In true CR England fashion the event was hosted along side the freeway frontage road with a back drop of semi trucks passing by.

In honor of Gene's 90 years of accomplishments in the Salt Lake Valley, West Valley City Government proclaimed October 23, 2009 Gene England Day.

After hearing the surprise announcement Gene was very grateful but was truly blown away when the city of West Valley unveiled and announced to Gene that from this day forward 4660 West (2100 South) would be named Gene England Dr.




Gene closed the event with a speech letting the company employees know that he was personally "thankful for the people that have supported us and made the company what it is today"

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a truck driver please visit our website. CR England is one of the few trucking companies hiring drivers with and without experience.

CR England Truck Driving Schools Helping Food Bank

This week C.R. England is kicking off its
annual Food Bank Drive!  This year CR England is participating in a company wide barrel filling contest. The more barrels they fill the better. The company is rewarding the employees and the departments which donate the most food. This is a great cause to help the Utah Food Bank. Also, according to the Utah Food Bank, with a one dollar cash donation the food bank can get Nine dollars of food. The bottom line here is that cash donations can go really far.

 

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CDL Class A

The school is an advanced course, fast paced, and pushes your abilities to succeed. The teachers are good and fun to work with and you meet some good people and after 2 weeks I have my CDL Class A.

Jayson McElhaney
West Saint Paul, MN

Instructors gave me confidence

My experience with CR England was a good one for getting me in th frame of mind for what I was about to do. From the training process to management was a good experience for me.
The trainers and teachers took time to help me through the rough times and give me confidence to excel and I want to thank them for that.

Kent Hill
Hazel Crest, IL

Drive Life

DRIVE LIFE: Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans. Accept what you can and can't control and you will learn how to LIVE! CR England gave me this opportunity. How I "Drive Life!"

Joseph Clements
Crest Hill, IL

Learned about myself

My time at C.R. England school was great. I learn a lot about myself and that I can so what it takes to learn the the classes was good they teached me what I needed to do when I get out on the Road of Life.

Edgar Seda
Zion Grove, PA

New Friends in Truck Driver Training

I came to CR England for a CDL and a job, but I got so much more. I got to meet some of the best people, all the instructors were great. All the people in the class worked together and I will never forget the time we spent together. Me and some of the other students got to be really close. I will never forget the last 2 weeks.

Rose Johnson
Kokomo, Indiana

Truck Driver Training changed my life

I have wanted to drive a tractor trailer for a long time now, and since I haven't been able to work because of my health due to asthma CR England gave me the chance to get my life back together and get off disability and to change my whole world and aspect on life and also give me self respect plus makes me feel like I can do anything again. All I can say is is thank you and the instructors at CR England with much gratitude and great great thanks.

Charles Peden
Norfolk, VA

Truck Driving School Experience

My experience here at the Burns Harbor, Indiana school was a fast paced, intense 2 and a half weeks. I learned a lot about driving and being safe... I will recommend this company to others.

Thomas Ballard
Toledo, OH

Premier Truck Driving School

I am a student at CR England's Premier Truck Driving School in Burns harbor, Indiana. I found the school to be informative. The instructors were very professional and were polite and answered all questions. I especially want to praise our driving instructor John Renfroe, he was really helpful and guided us through certain aspects of my driving which I was finding difficult. He was respectful and very patient. All in all the school is a really good facility.

Anthony Robinson
Homosassa, FL

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Russell Moffatt of San Fransisco, CA

It's been 30+ years since I've been in a class room. The England School has been a tough but exciting experience. I feel as if I'm ready to be a safe profitable driver.

Russell is a student at CR England's Premier Truck Driving School in Salt Lake City, UT

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Charles Mason, Sr. of Flint, MI

Drive is the key to succeed at C.R. England's Truck Driving School. Staying focused and keeping a positive mind will help you in your transition. For me everything was new, choosing this new career in a business I knew nothing about. The information the instructors provided gave one the insight needed to learn more than I thought possible in a short amount of time but I still leave feeling confident and ready for the real world of truck driving.

Charles is student at CR England's Premier Truck Driving School in Burns Harbor, IN

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Stravo Lukos of Atkinson, NH

I can in no way fault the excellent training that has taken place in this accelerated course. Not only have I passed all exams and received my CDL on schedule, but I've learned basic principles that I doubt I'll ever forget.
Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to enter this exploding career.

Stravos Lukos is a student at CR England's Premier Truck Driving School in Salt Lake City, UT