C.R. England Global Transportation said this week it is expanding and creating dozens of new truck driver jobs.

The company says it is the nation’s largest refrigerated trucking company and a premier commercial truck driving school.

They will create a new instructional facility in Richmond, Indiana at the Rose City Business Park.

The company also plans to invest $2,240,500 and create 35 new jobs.

The EDC of Wayne County is providing an Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) grant of $90,000 to assist with renovations to the existing building and land improvements, as well as training for new employees. However, the company has announced it will use the money and match the grant for a total of $180,000 to provide to residents of Wayne County coverage of tuition costs to attend C.R. England’s school with a six month driving commitment from the students. Tuition per student is $2,995.

The existing building will be used for classrooms and office space. Surrounding property will be developed for a driving range and potentially house a future Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) testing center.

Thom Pronk, corporate vice president – recruiting, training and safety, C.R. England says “The school will educate roughly 65 new drivers weekly. At any given time, 120 plus students from various parts of Indiana and surrounding states will be residing in Richmond and contributing to the growth and vitality of the city as they boost the local economy.” Graduates of the program will have guaranteed employment with C.R. England.