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C.R. ENGLAND ANNOUNCES NEW FUEL CAP PROGRAM

Monday, December 31st, 2007

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — C.R. England, Inc., a nationwide leader in refrigerated and dry truckload services, today announced its new groundbreaking England Fuel Cap program for its independent contractors. “This new program will revolutionize the business for our independent contractors,” said Executive Director Josh England.

“The England Fuel Cap eliminates the need to even look at fuel prices and ultimately will improve the bottom line for our independent contractors.”

The program is simple. “Over the road” participants pay only $1.25 per gallon nationwide, no matter the pump price. “There are no complicated surcharge formulas or net fuel calculations, just one flat price,” said England. “There’s no more need to worry about rising fuel prices or varying prices from state to state.”

The network of eligible fuel stops includes any stop provided by the fuel optimizer for the planned trip, C.R. England yards with fuel pumps and seven major fuel stop chains, which include Pilot, Flying J, T/A, Love’s, Petro, Sapp Bros and Road Ranger.

All of C.R. England’s independent contractors are eligible to enroll in the program. Continued eligibility will be determined monthly based on achieving very reasonable thresholds for miles per gallon and fuel optimizer compliance.

“We think the England Fuel Cap program will improve our independent contractors’ profitability and peace of mind,” said England. “We’re very excited about it.”

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C.R. England Unveils New Freightliner Cascadia

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Salt Lake City, UT – October 12, 2007 – C.R. England recently held an impressive roll-out for the newest addition to their fleet: the all new Cascadia, a cutting-edge aerodynamic truck from Freightliner. C.R. England employees were invited to check out the newest tractor trailer that will be integrated along side the Freightliner Classic and Freightliner Century in England’s robust truck fleet.

C.R. England selected the Cascadia for its superior aerodynamic design, the most advanced of its kind in the commercial trucking industry. The sharpened roof header, curved mirrors, and lowered hood are just a few of the Cascadia’s innovations that work to improve fuel efficiency. The aerodynamic features of the truck require less fuel to push and drive through the wind, thus reducing overall fuel costs for company drivers and owner operators. In fact, the reduced drag of the Cascadia can save truck drivers an average of $938 in annual fuel costs when compared to a leading competitor (the Cascadia boasts approximately 7.8% less drag than the International ProStar, according to Freightliner).

The event was attended not only by C.R. England employees and managers, but representatives from the Freightliner dealership and the Ute cheerleaders from the University of Utah as well. With three Cascadias on display in the lease lot, attendees were able to examine and admire the trucks up close. In addition, lunch was provided as well as a raffle with a myriad of prizes for all ages.

C.R. England will introduce 300 brand new Cascadias into the fleet over the next year and already has a few operating on the road. The tractors will be available to senior company drivers and lease operators. Stanley Studzieniski, a C.R. England driver for more than twenty years, was one of the first drivers to receive one of the new models.

The Salt Lake City based trucking company introduces the Cascadia into the fleet just as gas prices are soaring to record highs. C.R. England lease operators, company drivers, and administrative employees all hope the revolutionary and superior aerodynamics of the Cascadia will help improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

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Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

If you’re thinking of changing careers, a move into the truck driving industry may offer you more benefits than you might think. Due to a shortage of trucks drivers, many trucking companies are paying even more for qualified truck drivers to haul loads across the country. With more than 70% of the nation’s economy being delivered by trucks, more truckers will continue to be needed as the economy grows. In other words, the trucking industry has plenty to offer interested candidates. Consider the following benefits of being a truck driver.

Good pay- With a national shortage of drivers, companies are willing to give bonuses and increased pay for truck drivers, particularly for long-haul truckers. Companies also pay substantially more for reliable, safe truck drivers because they are rare. In fact, truck drivers can earn more than some college graduates. Another bonus is that unlike some companies, truck drivers are usually guaranteed pay raises as they add on years of experience.
Benefits- Most trucking companies offer major benefits for their employees. Benefits for truck drivers can include medical, dental, vision, prescription medication coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. Truckers may also receive paid vacation and holidays. Their great benefits rival many large companies, even some in the Fortune 500 category.
Bonuses- Trucking companies may offer bonuses for certain loads carried or distances traveled. Bonuses may also be given for safety records or longevity with a company.
Flexibility- A flexible schedule is available to truck drivers through many trucking companies. Truck drivers can also decide what type of hauls they would like to drive. Truck drivers can decide between local runs, long distance runs or cross-region runs. Some companies even allow pets or children to come along during the traditionally solo rides.
Changing Scenery- Truckers can see most of the U.S. while they work. The scenery constantly changes and there are usually points of interest to see along the way. Is your office view as good as a trucker’s view? Becoming a truck driver can be a great way to start seeing and doing.
Job Security- Truck driving provides job security for those that move frequently. It also promises a secure job market because trucking companies always need drivers, particularly if you have a few years of safe driving under your belt. A truck driving job is as secure as you make it.
Teams- Working as a team with a spouse or colleague gives truckers a way to earn a higher income on long runs. Teams receive bonuses for making faster deliveries and can earn over $100,000 per year.

With benefits better and above some office jobs, a career as a truck driver may be the right move. If you’re interested in switching to working in a mobile office as a truck driver, start searching for available truck driving jobs in your area.

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C.R. England Lease Program

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Maintaining one of the largest refrigerated transportation fleets in the industry, C.R. England remains one of the nation’s leading trucking companies. So it would come as no surprise that the Salt Lake City based company also has one of the most advantageous and flexible owner operator programs, enabling truck drivers to own their own business.

An owner operator is a self-employed commercial truck driver who operates his or her own truck, either hauling free-lance (with no attachment or contract with one particular company) or contracting their services by entering into a lease agreement with a firm that has long-haul trucking needs. C.R. England provides different lease programs adept for all levels of experience, skills, and needs of owner operators. Such programs include the Premier Program, Master Premier Program, and the Career Advancement Team (CAT) Program.

Truck drivers that sublet through C.R. England can lease up-spec equipment anywhere from six to 36 months. As an added incentive, England offers the six month demo program, in which a driver can lease a truck with the option to cancel after the six months (as opposed to traditional three-year leases). This allows drivers to walk away or join the England workforce as a regular company driver if they discover leasing is not for them.

And the advantages to C.R. England’s programs do not stop there; with no credit requirement and no down payment required to qualify, the programs provide an attractive alternative for drivers looking to further their career. Other benefits include top-of-the-line spec. tractors, a nationwide fuel cap of $1.25 per gallon (no matter what the price at the pump is), and pay up to $1.53 per mile.

But not all the advantages of such an opportunity and program are so well defined or easily categorized; they are not tangible nor are they necessarily the same for every person. These benefits are what can only be described as personal perks. It is the new-found sense of professional independence and achievement many drivers experience upon becoming independent contractors. Free from a constant authority figure, confining cubicle, and other conventional office restraints, C.R. England lease operators have the unique opportunity to explore the country on their own terms.

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C.R. England owners inducted into Hall of Fame

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

England Brothers Inducted into the University of Utah’s School of Business Hall of Fame and Honored with $1 Million Donation

England Family Gift Names Two Classrooms in Upcoming Business School Remodeling Project

Tuesday, November 6, 2007, Salt Lake City, UT – Eugene and William England of C. R. England trucking company were inducted into the David Eccles School of Business’ Hall of Fame at the University of Utah and joined a prestigious list of successful businessmen and women honored previously. Dean Jack Brittain also announced a surprise $1 million donation to the David Eccles School honoring Eugene and William and their spouses June and Fern. Funded by their children, the gift will help subsidize two large classrooms in the school’s upcoming remodeling project.

Gene and Bill England were honored by family members and the business community for their contribution to Utah business. Their successful business careers first began at their childhood home in Plain City while working for their father’s budding trucking business. Established in 1920, the family business initially started with only one employee, the boys’ father Chester. In their early teens, Gene and Bill joined the business and started hauling freight throughout the intermountain area. From humble beginnings, the England brothers and their hard working father established C. R. England, Inc., now one of the largest trucking companies in the nation. C.R. England currently employs more than 3,800 truck drivers and independent contractors in addition to operating four truck driving schools nationwide. The schools provide extensive and thorough truck driver training and subsequent truck driving jobs for prospective qualified drivers.

Recognized as true American entrepreneurs, Gene and Bill received most of their business education and experience from their father while accompanying him on long summer hauls. After deciding that the trucking business was more lucrative than farming, Chester purchased his first Model T truck and started delivering produce locally. Working beside their father, Gene and Bill increased the fleet to include four delivery trucks and added routes that reached far beyond the Intermountain West.

Both England sons served in World War II while their father continued to purchase more trucks and expand the trucking business. Once released from military duty, Bill and Gene rejoined the family business and each continued their career as a truck driver hauling produce across the continental United States.

Gene and Bill continued to operate C. R. England until the 1980s when they started to gradually transfer control of the family business to their sons and grandsons. Gene is currently the president of the company but still finds time to make deliveries as a member of the England fleet. With his custom-designed personal truck, Gene and his wife June still make frequent hauls to other C. R. England terminals throughout the United States, often clocking as many as 500 miles a day.

Bill also finds time to serve his community in various capacities. In addition to his support for the David Eccles School of Business and the Diabetes Center at the University of Utah, Bill is former president of the Utah Trucking Association and serves on several committees for West Valley City.

The spirit of Gene and Bill’s generosity and support for the Utah community has been passed on to their children and grandchildren. As noted previously, Bill and Gene’s children joined together to donate $1 million which will help fund the two new classrooms to be named after the entrepreneurial brothers. The William K. England and Eugene K. England classrooms will be located in the newly remodeled David Eccles School of Business building complex. The construction project is scheduled to begin in 2008.

C. R. England, Inc. remains a privately held family business and has expanded more than ten-fold in the past 20 years. Dan England, the son of Gene, is the company’s chairman of the board and the current management team includes several third and fourth-generation England family members. With terminals in New Jersey, Indiana, Texas, and California, the Salt Lake City-based company is one of the largest refrigerated trucking and transportation companies in the United States. http://www.crengland.com/

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Hall of Fame Past Recipients:

· Spencer F. Eccles, Chairman Emeritus, Wells Fargo Intermountain Banking
· Richard L.Warner, Former Chairman, Rick Warner Enterprises
· George W. Romney, Governor, Michigan
· Joseph Rosenblatt, Former Chairman, Eimco Corp.
· David C. Evans, Founder, Evans and Sutherland
· Kendall D. Garff, Chairman and CEO, Garff Enterprises
· June M. Morris, Former President and CEO, Morris Travel Group
· Robert W. Keener, Retired President and CEO, Northwest Pipeline Corp.
· J. Willard Marriott, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, Marriott International
· William H. Child, Chairman and CEO, R. C. Willey
· Jon M. Huntsman, Sr., Chairman and Founder, Huntsman Corporation
· Scott S. Parker, IHC President Emeritus
· Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr., President, Dumke Investments
· John W. Gallivan, Publisher Emeritus, Salt Lake Tribune
· Pierre & Claudette Lassonde, President, Newmont Mining (Pierre)
· Dr. Rodney H. Brady, President and CEO, Deseret Management
· James L. Sorenson, President, Sorenson Development
· Larry H. Miller, Owner, Larry Miller Enterprises
· Leone W. “Pete” Harman, Founder, Harman Management Corporation
· Earl Holding, Owner, Grand America Hotel, Sinclair Oil Co., Snow Basin & Sun Valley Ski Resorts
· Robert Rice, Founder, European Health Spas; President, Rice Industries

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