CR ENGLAND

QUALIFICATIONS

The following table is general carrier info. Pay attention to the qualifications listed in red at the top of the job info page for that job’s specific qualifications/requirements

Minimum Age At least 21 years of age
Applicants under the age of 23 cannot have more than 1 moving violation within the past 12 months and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 year
Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) EXPERIENCED
     Must have 3 months’ experience driving a tractor-trailer in the last 12 months or as much time on the road for any period than off the road in the last 10 years.
1 year in the last 2
1.5 years in the last 3
2 years in the last 4
2.5 years in the last 5
3 years in the last 6
3.5 years in the last 7
4 years in the last 8
4.5 years in the last 9
5 years in the last 10

 
Please Note
All experience must be verifiable T/T experience with at least a 40 foot trailer
Local experience will count, as long as it was in a tractor trailer, longer than 40 feet
T/T experience with a 26,001 lb trailer will count 
Training time will not count
They can only verify the job if the Driver drove TT the whole time
 * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
* Drivers in MN must have 6 months experience to hire.
Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) No more than 2 moving violations in the last year or 3 in the last 3 years. 
Applicants under 23 years old can’t have more than 1 moving violation in the last year or 2 in the past 3 years.

None In the Past 3 Years;
No Inattentive Driving Violations
No Negligent Driving Violations
No Careless/Negligent Driving Violations

None In the Past 5 Years
No Reckless Driving Violations
No Reckless Driving Violations Reduced To Reckless
No Leaving the Scene Of An Accident
* See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Policy on License suspensions They will look at Administrative Suspensions such as child support, failure to pay, failure to appear, etc.
No moving violation suspensions in the past 12 months
Accidents No major preventable accidents in a CMV in the the past 5 years:
Any accident with transported injuries
Rollover
Personal vehicle or company vehicle count. 

No more than 3 preventable accidents in a CMV in the past 3 years
Accidents that are listed on the MVR, PSP & Background check need to be reviewed and verified that the accident was not at fault, there were no injuries or it was not a rollover
* See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Incidents (max in 3 year period) Incidents count the same as accidents, follow the above criteria
Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo No more than 3 in the past 3 years
Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) See Moving Violations – Quick Reference Cheat Sheet on the Qualifications Breakdown

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DjQxrzSV9Bz-2rkU-8Qh6cGj_E3bK3oI/edit#gid=2019904055
Major Moving Violations- that are automatic DQ’s

See Moving Violations – Quick Reference Cheat Sheet on the Qualifications Breakdown

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DjQxrzSV9Bz-2rkU-8Qh6cGj_E3bK3oI/edit#gid=2019904055
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years

No more than 2 Driving jobs in the past year for Drivers with 6 months experience
* All others will be reviewed
Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for

Upon Review

Terminated Applicants



Drivers termed from their last 2 Driving jobs (Class A or B) will not qualify
Drivers termed for theft must have worked at a major carrier for 5 years with stable history
Drivers that were termed for safety must have 6 months verifiable commercial driving experience with no additional incidents
Any safety terminations for accidents will go through an individual assessment to ensure that the accident/incident meets criteria. Will be assessed for rollover, at fault with transported injuries and fatality
Felony Convictions – How old must they be?
Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”?
Class A Felonies 
Must be 10 years old from the date of arrest/conviction and be reviewed
Class B & C Felonies 
     Must be outside 7 years from the conviction date
* All other charges will be reviewed
* Must be out of prison for at least 5 years
* See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Misdemeanors- How old must they be?
Automatic DQ’s?
Must be outside of 4 years from the arrest/conviction date
* If applicant is on unsupervised probation we must have a letter from their probation officer stating they can travel outside their state
* All other charges will be reviewed
* Must be out of prison for at least 4 years
* See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what
time frames do they need to fall outside of?
No DUI’s in a Commercial vehicle ever
No more than 2 DUI’s in a lifetime
No DUI’s within the past 5 years
If 2 DUI’s or open containers, the first one must be outside of 10 years
No Open Container for passengers in the past 3 years
If the driver has more than one DUI then the most recent one has to be outside of 10 years
* See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for
driver to obtain it?
If required the Driver needs it at the time of the application
DOT Physical Requirements Driver MUST have a current DOT Physical
They require 75 days left on the med card from show date
Drug Screening Both Urine & Hair
Other Automatic DQ’s. Any major preventable accident with a fatality is a DQ
Any illegal use of a controlled substance within the past 91 days is a DQ
A failed drug or alcohol screen or a refusal in a lifetime is a DQ
* See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.

BENEFITS

“Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as paid vacation, orientation and training. They also have an excellent 401K retirement program to make sure every mile you drive is building toward a future where you can eventually get off the road and live comfortably. Your insurance coverage starts first of the month following 60 days of employment.”

NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO

CARRIER INFO

“The carrier for this account is C.R. England, the most reliable refrigerated carrier in the nation. They are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of transportation solutions to meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving customer base. As a family-owned, customer and employee focused corporation since 1920, they are driven to maintain their leadership role through time-tested services, technology, and processes. Their entrepreneurial culture and values enable them to expand reliable services while keeping their commitments to public safety, social responsibility and financial stability.”

NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO

C.R. England Offers

  • Great Training
  • Competitive Pay
  • Top of-the-line Equipment (You’ve seen our trucks and trailers)
  • Strong Driver Support Program
  • Graduated Pay Scale — experienced drivers earn higher base pay, so start now!
  • Mileage, Safety, and Fuel Saving Bonus Programs
  • Awards for Safe Driving
  • Liberal Family Rider Policy
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Vacation Pay
  • Retirement Plan 401k with Company Participation
  • Hometime – C.R. England is a family-oriented business and values both our employees and their families.

The following table is company average info. Be sure to pay attention to account specific info for each individual job.

Sign-On Bonus Not at this time
Driver Types Solo
Team
Types of Runs OTR
Team
Dedicated
Regional
Type of Freight Refrigerated
Dry Van
Type of Equipment Mainly Freightliner Cascadias
Transmission Type Mostly Automatics
Average age of tractor 18 Months
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? Yes
Truck Speed 62 MPH
Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? APU’s on most
Inverters may be installed by CR England if purchased at CR England
% of Drop and Hook 60%
% of No Touch   98%
Pay Scale (Solo)   Solo Pay: $0.25-$0.49 cpm depending on experience
Pay Scale (Team)  Team Pay: $.30-$0.56 cpm depending on experience
How are drivers paid?   Direct Deposit
Comdata
Primary Running Areas All 48 states
Average Miles per wk.  Solos: 2500-3000miles/week
Teams: 4500-6000 miles/week
Average Length of Haul   890 miles
Home Time / Days Out  3-4 weeks out w/ 1 day home for every 7 days out
Driver Vacation Info   1 week after their first year
How is Driver Vacation Calculated?   Average throughout the year
Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?) Yes
Pet Policy No pets on company trucks
Rider Policy Depends on the account
If approved by driver manager
Available after 30 days
Is there 24 hour dispatch? Yes
Qualcomm Provided Yes
ORIENTATION INFO (CREORT)

“Orientation starts on Mondays and lasts 4-5 days. Remote orientation is available for most lanes, where you do the orientation at home, and then go to the account for your road evaluation.

“Minimum wage is paid for the actual orientation, which is about 4-5 hours; not for the whole time you’re waiting to be hired. The orientation coordinator will let you know when you’re scheduled, as there are other options if you miss a class.

“A bus ticket to orientation will be provided, or reimbursement for other travel up to $100 with receipts. Dorm style rooms are provided, but you’ll be responsible for your own meals.

“All drivers go out with a mentor for 3-5 days on most lanes, and the mentor can then drop them off where they can get a truck.”

WEEKEND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

STEP 1:
CONFIRM THE DRIVER HAS RECEIVED THEIR ORIENTATION INFORMATION BY 5:00 p.m. FRIDAYS!
MAKE SURE THE DRIVER CHECKS THE SPAM FOLDER IN THEIR EMAIL!

STEP 2:
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OVER THE WEEKEND, PLEASE HAVE THE DRIVER CALL THE MAIN RECRUITING LINE AT 800-421-9004 x 93111
MAKE SURE THE DRIVER LEAVES A MESSAGE AND THEIR CONTACT INFO!

USE CODE ‘CREORT’ IN MAPPING FOR ORIENTATION LOCATIONS

UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE