Do not drive for C.R England

I agree, when speaking in the context we're discussing, though the word itself (technically) does not exist. "Fleeced" is correct if you really want to be proper....but it's early Saturday morning, and who cares! .

Along the lines of this discussion, there are several other proper spellings:

s-c-r-e-w-e-d
s-h-a-f-t-e-d

and one other that begins with an "f" which I won't post during family hour!

 

Perhaps CRE should open recruiting offices at the homeless shelters across America...

 

I think it's ironic that most carriers have slogans on their trailers that refer to their services...terms such as "On-time", "Guaranteed", "Safety", etc. England, OTOH, has "Drive Life" on many of their trailers. Strikes me that service is secondary...recruiting and screwing over as many as they can is the primary objective. It's a rolling recruitment message.

I know...Crete (for one) uses some trailers with various messages and an arrow pointing to the tractor and driver. But with CRE, with all the negative reactions they generate, it just seems different in some twisted way.

Or maybe I'm overthinking this....

 

The origin for the use of 'fleeced' as a verb is actually more likely related to the act of 'having the wool pulled over one's eyes.'

That being, of course, a euphanism for having been tricked, duped, or mislead.

 

They should put that on the back of their trailers:

CR ENGLAND

BETTER THAN STARVING & HOMELESS

 

In the old days, a "fleecing" meant that you were robbed, and the thieves even took the fleece lining of your coat... so "fleecing" by CRE is an appropriate, and accurate use of the word.

But also, if you take the F word, combine it with "lease", then you've been "fleased". Either one is proper, as are both at the same time.

 

Yes, because you have a bed, and can afford ramen noodles and water, but only if you buy them at Walmart.

 

i want to thank all the posts i read about lease or as i was reading fleece deals all the big companys offer,i was really thinking of doing it......wouldnt sign one now even if they had a gun to my head.....im new on here and would like some input.....i have 15 years experience(local) but that was 10 years ago(i still have my cdl)if i go otr/local am i starting at school level,which i never had to do i was grandfathered in when they started the cdl....are there any companys that actually pay what there internet ads lead u to believe

 

what would u do?

 

My advice is to go to a reputable course held at a legit trade school, as opposed to a cdl mill like roadmaster.

You'll pay out of pocket unless your state has grants to help you along- fafsa won't cover cmv courses.

Most companies with in-house schools, like usa truck, will kill your wallet in class, then pay you nothing during your obligation (contract signed to get in). Others, like werner, have a tuition payback program that reimburses you over time.

If you do not have recent experience, most companies will ask you to go to a full class, or at very least, a refresher. Most trade schools have retraining guarantees.