When you think of warehouse workers, women often don’t come to mind. It’s assumed women wouldn’t work in a warehouse because it requires heavy lifting and long hours. But what if I told you that women make up 23% of warehouse workers in the United States according to Zippia. That…
A trucker’s job is to keep their eyes on the road. Truckers are the lifeblood of the USA. Truckers drive thousands of miles across major cities and remote places in the country, that’s why Truckers Against Trafficking is raising up a mobile army of transportation professionals to assist law enforcement…
The United States Postal Service has a big job to do. According to the USPS website, it moves 423.5 million pieces of mail every day. This is accomplished with a workforce of over 500,000 employees and the use of postal contractors. History of Postal Contractors Contractors are not new to…
Matheson, recognized as a carrier of choice in transportation and logistics, helps families across the United States receive their mail safely and on time. While our first priority is the safety of our team members and those we work with in collaboration with the United States Postal Service, we also…
Across the United States, truck drivers spend millions of hours a year on the road. We were curious what our drivers listen to on those long hours on the open road, so we asked them. The answers were as varied as the drivers themselves. Why is this interesting? What do…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Matheson Trucking Inc. has appointed Marcos Kropf as its new General Counsel and Director of Legal Services effective July 19th, 2021. Kropf joins Matheson with over 25 years of legal experience representing businesses, public entities, and their governing boards, on a broad range of legal matters. Most…
One responsibility of a truck driver is to comply with drug tests. The Department of Transportation, or DOT, has mandatory drug tests that any safety-sensitive employee must complete. As a truck driver, you are tested multiple times throughout your employment. Truck driver drug testing is in place to keep the…
Working in a material handling and/or truck driving field can be a great experience. There are opportunities for flexible hours and great pay. However, a CDL has age requirements that you should be aware of before moving forward. CDL stands for commercial drivers license and an individual needs this license…
You may wonder what felonies disqualify you from getting a CDL? Things like location, degree of the felony, and number of felonies are all important factors to consider. If you have a conviction, there are still opportunities for CDL work. However, your options may be limited. Keep reading to find…
Getting a CDL is a great way to make more money as a truck driver. However, you might be wondering how long it takes to get a CDL and if the time is worth it. If you are taking classes full time, it typically takes seven weeks to get a…