TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOLS

C.R. ENGLAND TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOLS

C.R. England has four truck driving schools located throughout the nation. Click the school nearest to you on the U.S. Map.

C.R. England's world-class training program is the best in the industry, with a strong emphasis on safety. The comprehensive program consists of classroom, on-truck and over-the-road training. Not only will you get your commercial driver license, you'll also build a foundation of safe driving practices that will assist you in building a career with C.R. England...for the long haul.

Training:

The training program is divided into four distinct phases.

Phase One
Spend 18 days learning how to operate the equipment properly and safely as well as learning the rules and regulations that govern professional truck drivers. You will also learn about our equipment and the paperwork required of a driver.

Phase Two
Attend a three-and-a-half day company orientation to familiarize yourself with C.R. England policy and procedures.

Phase Three
Phase three is your on-the-job training during which you begin to receive pay. You will be assigned to a certified driving instructor. You are with an instructor for a minimum of 21 days to receive 15,000 miles of training. You will be paid $57.14 per day, which equates to $400 per week. There will be four learning modules you will need to complete during this part of your training. At the end of this training, you will be given a road evaluation and attend a one-day certification program. At this point you gain "Certified Driver" status.

Phase Four
This phase is the C.A.T. (Career Advancement Team) Program. During this phase, as a company driver, you will be a 2nd seat with an independent contractor for three weeks. This gives you the opportunity to observe our lease program up close and gain additional driving experience. You will be paid 11 cents per mile for all truck miles plus pickup and drop pay and detention pay. (The average pay will be $450 to $600 per week) You will be required to complete four learning modules during this phase of your training.

Once you have completed your training program you can choose your career path. Your options are:

Lease your own truck and become an independent contractor running your own company.
Lease your own truck six-month demo lease.
Remain as a second seat at 13 cents a mile and continued company benefits.
Remain a company driver.

Truck Driving School Tuition:

Administrative Fee: There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee for all students entering our truck driving school. (Cash, credit card or money order) No credit requirements or cosigners are required for our financing programs.

Company Driver Program: Tuition $2,995**

**Great Deal** Pay in cash, check or credit card at the beginning of school and receive a $1,000 discount. Pay your tuition in full for $1,995. Company drivers completing three years of service as a company driver will receive a $1,000 reimbursement.
**Base Plan** You can sign a note with Eagle Atlantic Financial Services in the amount of $2,995 at 18% interest. If you elect this option, you will have $55 per week deducted from your paycheck beginning four weeks from the loan date for a period of 18 weeks and then increasing to $75 per week until the total note plus interest has been collected. Company drivers who complete three years of service as a company driver will receive a $1,000 reimbursement.

** Tuition includes lodging if required

Independent Contractor Program: **Best Deal**

For all students, who request and qualify for the Independent Contractor Program (Leasing their truck), C. R. England will pay their school tuition payment. When you sign your lease contract, C. R. England will pay your loan payment in the amount of $55 per week, for as long as you remain in the Independent Contractor Program or your loan is paid off. If you paid cash for your tuition C. R. England will pay you back $55 per week until you are fully reimbursed for your tuition, if you remain in the Independent Contractor Program.

School Requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age (Up to 23 years must have a perfectly clean driving record).
Have a satisfactory employment record.
Provide employment information for the last three years. (Include phone numbers with area codes).
Complete all questions on application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Have a clean driving record with:
- No DUIs in last five years.
- No current license suspensions or reckless driving charges.
- No more than three moving violations in the last two years.
Pass mandatory drug screen.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical from a doctor at the direction of C.R. England, and maintain a blood pressure rating of 140/90 or less, an eyesight rating 20/30 or better, and a horizontal field of vision rating of no less than 80 degrees. The charge for this exam is $35 and will be deducted from your pay.
Pass a C.R. England road test.
Pass a hiring interview prior to employment.
Bring an original Social Security Card.

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Additional Compensation:

Hand Stacked Load & Unload Pay
Minimum of $1.50 per 1,000 pounds or Established lumper rate.

Customer Load or Receiver Unload Pay
Drivers will be paid $20 for all stops after the first two.

Layover Compensation
Layover pay is $25 per day retroactive after 48 hours, only after you are unloaded. A motel is also available 72 hours after unloading.

Retirement
The company has available to those with one-year seniority a 401(k) retirement/savings plan. The company will match 50 cents to every dollar contributed by employees up to 3% of their gross income.

Vacation

After One Year	One Week
After Two Years	Two Weeks
After 10 Years	Three Weeks
After 15 Years	Four Weeks

Insurance
A Family Health, Life and Dental Plan is available. There is a 90-day waiting period for the Health and Dental insurance. Life insurance becomes effective after six months of employment. Company participation.

Time away from home
The average is three to four weeks away. One day off for each week on the road is company average.

Trip Length
England averages 1,600 miles per trip. The industry average is 900-1,100. This means more driving and less unloading for England Drivers.

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What to Expect

Our program is fast-paced, but rewarding. By the end of the first week, if you do your part, you will accomplish amazing things.

You'll meet your classroom instructor and learn about safety procedures, mechanical operations of the truck and how to log. Be prepared for homework every day throughout training and know that the harder you work, the faster you will reach your goals.

In addition to first-rate classroom instruction, the fun begins when you start in the trucks. You should expect a lot of hard work as you learn things like:

Making turns with the tractor and trailer
Handling intersections and railroad crossings
Driving through city and highway traffic
Backing up the tractor-trailer
Coupling and uncoupling the tractor to the trailer
Inspecting the equipment, including the complete pre-trip inspection
Conducting brake tests

Once you have successfully completed our CDL Training Program and received a CDL, you will be hired and assigned to a certified Over-the-Road Trainer. Your trainer will reinforce what you learned in school and provide you with ample opportunities to learn about your new career. We are excited to have you begin your career with us. We are committed to preparing you for the long haul, and want you to accomplish everything you desire.

Training Timeline

C. R. England School and Company Orientation: Three to four weeks
Complete your Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Training and get your CDL.

On-the-job training with Certified Over the Road Trainer: Three to four weeks
Get on-the-job training with a Certified Trainer for a minimum of 15,000 miles. Paid at $57.14 per day which equates to $400 per week.

C.A.T. Program (Career Advancement Team): Three to four weeks
Gain "company driver" status as a 2nd seat with a lease operator. This gives you the opportunity to observe our lease program up close and gain additional driving experience. You will be paid 11 cents for all truck miles. The average pay is $450 to $600 per week.

Once you complete your training program you can choose your own career path! Your options are:

Lease your own truck—new Freightliner Century or Classic.
Lease our own truck—six-month demo lease.
Remain as a second seat at 13 cents a mile and continued company benefits.
Become a company driver.

For further information or to apply by phone please call 1-800-421-9004.