C.R. England

Salt Lake City, UT · Founded 1920 · 4,600+ trucks · 48 states, Mexico

Company Overview

C.R. England is one of the oldest family-owned trucking companies in the United States, with over 100 years of operations. The company claims to be the largest refrigerated carrier in the nation and trains more new CDL drivers than any other carrier. C.R. England operates across truckload, dedicated, and intermodal divisions, with a strong focus on temperature-controlled freight. While the company is a major entry point for new drivers, experienced drivers sometimes find better per-mile rates elsewhere.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

$0.48-$0.62/mi

Team Driver Pay

$0.58-$0.72/mi

Owner-Operator Pay

$1.10-$1.45/mi

Benefits & Perks

Company-paid CDL training (largest trainer in the US)
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) plan
Paid orientation
Lease purchase available
Cross-border Mexico routes

Hiring Requirements

Minimum Age: 21 years old
Experience Required: No experience required (CDL training available)
CDL Class: Class A
Endorsements: None required

Pros & Cons

Pros

Largest CDL training program in the US
Will hire with zero experience
Over 100 years of company history and stability
Strong reefer freight network

Cons

Training contract can be financially punitive if broken early
Starting pay is below industry average
Mixed driver reviews on dispatch and management
OTR home time can be long (up to 3 weeks)

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

RefrigeratedDry VanDedicatedIntermodal

Operating Region

48 states, Mexico

Home Time

Every 14-21 days OTR; weekly for regional/dedicated

Annual Revenue

$2.5 billion

Best For

New drivers seeking CDL training who want to start in refrigerated freight

Frequently Asked Questions About C.R. England

C.R. England is one of the most accessible carriers for brand-new drivers, training thousands each year. However, the training contract requires a commitment period, and breaking it early can result in financial penalties. New drivers should read all contract terms carefully.

C.R. England's CDL training program typically takes 3-4 weeks, followed by an OTR training phase with an experienced driver mentor. Total training time before solo driving is usually 8-12 weeks.

Primarily yes. C.R. England is the largest refrigerated carrier in the US by fleet size. They also operate dry van, dedicated, and intermodal divisions.