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Team truck driving refers to two drivers with CDLs hauling one load at the same time.  Team drivers have become much more common over the years because in theory they can cover twice the miles in half the time as a solo driver, usually making stops only to refuel while staggering sleep schedules.  This typically means team drivers can also make more than solo driver while still adhering to hours-of-service regulations.  It’s become a popular trucking alternative, especially for husband and wife teams who can spend time together while earning a competitive salary.   Sound appealing?  Contact C.R. England today to find out more about team truck driving opportunities in your area.

If you are looking for a new, good paying truck driving job, a resume may just be what you need to secure one.  A trucking resume (as with any resume) gives you the opportunity to highlight your driving experience and skills and set yourself apart from other truckers out there.  As a result, you may be able to nab a trucking job that offers higher pay, increased benefits, and more flexibility than your current one.  It’s also good to have one if you are trying to break into a trucking-related administrative field, such as a safety or fleet manager.

Need help creating a trucking resume?  Check out Monster’s Resume Tips for writing truck driving resumes.

If you haven’t yet heard about Eat This, Not That!, it’s time you did!  Created by the editor-in-chief of the popular Men’s Health magazine, Eat This, Not! started as a series of best-selling books and has evolved into a popular weight loss strategy that doesn’t require dieting.  Instead, it is intended to educate people and help make them better, more informed decisions about what they eat, ultimately leading to weight loss.  One of my favorite parts about it (which can be found on their website) is the Restaurants section; a lengthy list of popular restaurants are given an overall grade according to how healthy (or unhealthy) their menu is.  In addition, you can see the unhealthiest and most healthiest items on the menu, helping you make a healthier choice next time you stop on the road.  Visit the official Eat This, Not That! website to find out how your favorite fast-food joints rank (you may be surprised!).

If you’re interested in becoming an owner operator, one of your biggest decisions is whether to purchase your own truck or lease one through a reputable carrier.  While there are certainly advantages to both, most drives opt to lease a truck since it does not require the money for a tractor trailer outright.  Here’s a basic overview of how a lease program works.

With most carriers that offer a leasing program, drivers can get a new or used truck with little or no money down.  Typically, a driver agrees to set aside a certain amount (7 cents a mile under the C.R. England tractor leasing program) into a general reserve account to cover maintenance, insurance, and other costs throughout the lease.  The driver pays a specified amount towards the lease per week or month depending on the type of equipment being used.  At the end of the lease, most drivers have the option to renew the lease, purchase the truck outright, or simply walk away.  In most cases, the carrier providing the lease has an abundance of resources available to owner operators to help support them as much as possible.

So how does C.R. England’s Tractor Leasing Program work?
• There’s no down payment or credit check required.
• Choose from a 36 month lease on a new truck or a used truck lease which ends when the truck is three years old.
• C.R. England also offers a six-month demo lease program which allows you to lease for just six months to help you determine if becoming an owner operator is right for you.
• Pay per week for the lease depending on whether you have a new or used truck.
• C.R. England provides independent contractors with a C.R. England fuel card and pay $1.25 with the company’s Fuel Cap program.

Click here to learn more about C.R. England’s Tractor Leasing Program to find out if it’s right for you!

A new chain of instant health care clinics is catering to the large population of over-the-road truckers.  The Las Vegas-based Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab plans to open two new locations next Spring in Dallas and Forth Worth with an additional four the company plans to build in Texas in the near future.  Overall, Roadside plans to open and offer franchising opportunities at roughly 80 locations throughout the United States over the next few years in order to meet the health needs of the millions of long-haul truckers on the road (click here to find open and soon-to-be open locations throughout the country).

So what can you expect when you visit a Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab?  Truckers can get medical attention for small health problems such as the flu, colds, sore throat, stitches, and other minor ailments.  The company also plans to offer its very own line of nutritional and pharmaceutical supplements and products in addition to nutritious to-go meals that offer truckers a healthy food alternative.  Another important service the clinics offer is DOT Testing; you can easily and quickly complete the DOT physical and screening.  The best part?  The easy access and expedited care means truckers can get the medical attention and help they need without losing valuable time on the road!