C.R. England is a leader in the refrigerated trucking industry. Aspiring drivers may attend its C.R. England Truck Driving School, in either Salt Lake City, Utah; Mira Loma, California; or Burns Harbor, Indiana. As of May 2010, you'll either pay the $1,995 tuition up-front, or be enrolled in a finance program in which you'll pay the full $1,995 tuition plus 18 percent interest. If you're in the finance program, $55 to $75 will be deducted from your paycheck every week to cover the tuition payment. To enroll you'll need to be at least 21 with a satisfactory employment history. You'll need to pass the C.R. England road test, and your driving record should contain no reckless driving charges, no driving under the influence (DUI) charges in the past seven years or no more than three moving violations in the past three years. The trucking driving training lasts three to four weeks, while on-the-job training is another 90 days.
C.R. England
321 Tech Drive
Burns Harbor, IN 46304
866-397-7887
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The Central Refrigerated Truck Driving Academy has schools in Riverside, California; Salt Lake City, Utah and soon, Conley, Georgia. Tuition financing can be arranged through the Central Financing. Several options are available, depending on your situation. Applicants must be at least 21 and possess an original Social Security card. You should be able to show references from the previous three years of employment, and pass a security interview. Your driving record cannot have any DUI convictions for the past five years, reckless driving convictions or license suspensions in the past three years or more than three moving violations in the past three years.
Central Refrigerated Truck Driving Academy
5175 West 2100 South
West Valley City, UT 84120
800-237-1613
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The Swift Driving Academy has locations in Phoenix, Arizona; Lewiston, Idaho; San Antonio, Texas, and Millington, Tennessee. Tuition is $3,900, as of May 2010, and must be paid up front. Provided you continue to work with Swift after your training, you will be reimbursed for the tuition costs over the span of 26 months. Training begins weekly and you must bring the following items: Certified vehicle registration from each state you've had a license in within the past 39 months; a valid driver's license; state issued birth certificate; Social Security card; $150 seating fee; blanket or sleeping bag. If you've been unemployed for more than 60 days, you'll need a notarized letter telling why. You'll also be required to pass an eye exam.
Swift Driving Academy
2200 S. 75th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
866-480-8766
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