Most people look forward to the “extra” hour of sleep the end of Daylight Saving Time promises us, but falling back an hour brings shorter days and longer nights. According to a study by the Insurance Bureau in British Columbia, there is a rise in late afternoon crashes in the two weeks following the fallRead more
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Winter is right around the corner, which means cold and flu season is quickly approaching. Being sick is never enjoyable, especially when you are out on the open road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older is the single best way to avoidRead more
Summer has come and gone and fall is now in full swing. With that comes weather conditions that are going to change more than we are accustomed to. Snow is falling in the higher elevations, and rain is falling in many other places. When you combine this with decreasing temperatures, the road conditions are goingRead more
With the average tractor-trailer coming in at 72 feet long, weighing 73,000 pounds, and traveling at 65 miles per hour, speed can have a major impact on your safety. Did you know that speed is the root cause in the large majority of accidents? According to NHTSA, in 2016, speeding-related deaths increased by four percentRead more
Every profession has certain goals to strive for that often lead to a “Hall of Fame” in one way or another. Different industries have different honors such as winning a championship game, receiving a particular certification, or being awarded a medal, title, or position. But as a professional truck driver for C.R. England, what isRead more
Don’t let the slow speeds in parking lots fool you, parking lot accidents are one of the most common accident types in the trucking industry. And because of the sheer volume of parking lot accidents, they also make up the most expensive type of accident for many trucking companies. As a driver, you may beRead more
Distracted Driving: Get Your Head Out of Your Apps! Nowadays, there are a lot more things that can distract us than when our founder, Chester, was driving in the 1920’s. Cell phones, music, food, day dreaming, passengers, and the scenes outside our windows cause endless distraction. In 2017, over 40,000 people died on U.S. roads—Read more
We’ve made it through the winter and the roads ahead are clear of ice and snow, but that doesn’t mean we should relax behind the wheel. The summertime presents its own challenges that we should be aware of and they require just as much skill and attentiveness as winter driving. The days between Memorial DayRead more
Yesterday marked the first official day of summer, which means sunshine and good times. But as a truck driver, have you ever thought about if your windows protect your skin from UV rays? Maybe you’ve seen that photo of a truck driver that went viral a few years ago whose left side of her faceRead more
Getting a truck driving job requires possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL). There are plenty of options for getting your CDL, including enrolling in a company-sponsored CDL training program like those offered by C.R. England through Premier Truck Driving Schools. A lot of community colleges are beginning to offer free training as well. WeRead more
