C.R. ENGLAND ORIENTATION FACILITY

Dallas, TX

C.R. England – Dallas

3601 Victory Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76117

Transportation Info

If transportation is needed, your recruiter will provide transportation and lodging information. Greyhound Express station in Denton, TX is walking distance from the hotel.

Lodging Info

Red Roof Inn & Suites Denton. 3116 Bandera St., Denton TX 76207

C.R. England Shuttle will take you to and from school daily.

Restaurants

There are numerous restaurants within a few miles. You will need to arrange your transportation to travel to restaurants in the vicinity of the the orientation facility.

Driver Information

  • Must hold a valid CDL A License and a DOT Medical Card.
  • Upon arrival, pass a mandatory drug screen.
  • Pass a road test, backing evaluation, and a functional capacity test.
  • Understand that firearms are strictly forbidden on the school property.

For more information, please call a recruiter at 800-421-9004.

  • Valid Class A License
  • DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (typically the last page of the DOT packet)
  • Valid I9 document (e.g. Social Security Card – original, Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate)

The D.O.T. requires that each driver meet certain qualifications and pass a physical exam (Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sec. 391).

D.O.T. PHYSICAL

  • Vision – Must be corrected to at least 20/40 or better in both eyes
  • A horizontal field of vision rating of no less than 80 degrees.
  • Pass drug/alcohol screening
  • Pass respiratory, cardiac, medical history and medications screening
  • Hearing test with or without hearing aid
  • Blood pressure must be 140/90 or better

CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Prior to arrival, there are certain medical conditions that need to be cleared by our D.O.T certified doctor. If any of the following apply, please contact your recruiter who will refer you to the Lakeside Medical Clinic for information about D.O.T. medical requirements:

  • Diabetes/High Glucose
  • Psychotropic Medications
  • Unresolved Injuries
  • Prescription Narcotic Medications
  • The FMCSA requires all CDL drivers to consent to a Clearinghouse report prior to hire.
  • If you have a Clearinghouse account, follow this link to log in: https://secure.login.gov/
  • If you need to register with Clearinghouse, follow this link to create an account: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
  • Once you have logged in to your account, please approve the request from C.R. England as soon as possible to avoid any delays in your hiring process.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING

  • Money for personal expenses until your first paycheck.
  • Contacts or glasses
  • CPAP Machine for sleep apnea
  • Medications or prescriptions

HYGEINE AND CLOTHING ITEMS

  • Duffel bag
  • Sleeping bag and bedding, pillow, blanket if travelling to the facilities
  • 7-10 days of clothing, based on position
  • Small laundry bag and laundry supplies
  • Closed toe shoes, work gloves, sunglasses
  • Towel, shampoo, soap, and deodorant
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Small notebook and pens
  • Flashlight
  • Coat and warm clothes if applicable
  • Sunscreen and a hat if applicable

Please speak with your recruiter regarding accommodations and travel to our Laredo, TX Orientation Facility.

Your Greyhound PDF ticket with a QR code will be accessible via your Pulse Driver App. You will present this QR code on your mobile device when boarding the bus.

  • Due to limited space on the bus and at our facility you are only allowed 1 checked bag (maximum weight is 50 pounds and exterior dimensions must not exceed 62 inches) and 1 carry-on bag (up to 25 pounds).

Please confirm your travel arrangements with your recruiter. If you are unable to make the bus scheduled, notify your recruiter immediately.

  • Your final Greyhound station drops you off within the walking distance of the hotel.
  • C.R. England shuttle will take you to and from school daily.
  • On your first day, check in with the school administrator for further instructions.
  • Typically, your first day will consists of several activities including some classroom time, completing paperwork, drug test, road evaluation and backing.