C.R. ENGLAND ORIENTATION FACILITY

VALPARAISO, IN

C.R. England – Valparaiso

Transportation Info

Upon Arrival: The Motel 6 is within walking distance of the Greyhound Station. Please arrange an Uber or a Lyft to get you to the hotel.

Lodging Info

Motel 6 8290 Louisiana St,
Merrillville IN 46410

C.R. England Shuttle will take you to and from school daily.

Restaurants

There are numerous restaurants within a few miles. You will need to arrange your transportation to travel to restaurants in the vicinity of the the orientation facility.

Driver Information

Must hold a valid Class A CDL and a DOT Medical Card.
Upon arrival, pass a mandatory drug screen.
Pass a road test, backing evaluation, and a functional capacity test.
Understand that firearms are strictly forbidden on the school property.

For more information, please call a recruiter at 800-421-9004

Valid Class A License
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (typically the last page of the DOT packet)
Valid I9 document (e.g. Social Security Card – original, Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate)

The D.O.T. requires that each driver meet certain qualifications and pass a physical exam (Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sec. 391).

D.O.T. PHYSICAL

Vision – Must be corrected to at least 20/40 or better in both eyes
A horizontal field of vision rating of no less than 80 degrees.
Pass drug/alcohol screening
Pass respiratory, cardiac, medical history and medications screening
Hearing test with or without hearing aid
Blood pressure must be 140/90 or better

CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Prior to arrival, there are certain medical conditions that need to be cleared by our D.O.T certified doctor. If any of the following apply, please contact your recruiter who will refer you to the Lakeside Medical Clinic for information about D.O.T. medical requirements:

Diabetes/High Glucose
Psychotropic Medications
Unresolved Injuries
Prescription Narcotic Medications

The FMCSA requires all CDL drivers to consent to a Clearinghouse report prior to hire.
If you have a Clearinghouse account, follow this link to log in: https://secure.login.gov/
If you need to register with Clearinghouse, follow this link to create an account: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
Once you have logged in to your account, please approve the request from C.R. England as soon as possible to avoid any delays in your hiring process.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING

Money for personal expenses until your first paycheck
Contacts or glasses, if applicable
CPAP Machine for sleep apnea, if applicable
Medications or prescriptions, if applicable

HYGEINE AND CLOTHING ITEMS

Duffel bag
Sleeping bag and bedding, pillow, blanket if travelling to the facilities
7-10 days of clothing, based on position
Small laundry bag and laundry supplies
Closed toe shoes, work gloves, sunglasses
Towel, shampoo, soap, and deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Small notebook and pens
Flashlight
Coat and warm clothes, if applicable
Sunscreen and a hat, if applicable

Please speak with your recruiter regarding accommodations and travel to our Valparaiso, IN Orientation Facility.

Your Greyhound PDF ticket with a QR code will be accessible via your Pulse Driver App. You will present this QR code on your mobile device when boarding the bus.

Due to limited space on the bus and at our facility you are only allowed 1 checked bag (maximum weight is 50 pounds and exterior dimensions must not exceed 62 inches) and 1 carry-on bag (up to 25 pounds).

Please confirm your travel arrangements with your recruiter. If you are unable to make the bus scheduled, notify your recruiter immediately.

Your final Greyhound station is within walking distance of the hotel. You can also arrange your personal transportation via Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.
On your first day, check in with the school administrator for further instructions.
Typically, your first day will consist of several activities including but not limited to classroom time, completing paperwork, drug test, road evaluation and backing tests.