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…
One of the first things a truck driving company will look at when hiring new drivers is the driver’s DAC report. This report, short for Drive-A-Check, tells companies what a CDL driver’s history is like. It lets them know about the period of service, loads hauled, equipment operated, accidents, traffic…
If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, then you’re probably wondering how truck drivers get paid. Truck drivers make a wide variety of salaries depending on where they live, years of experience, and if they’re CDL trained. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in May 2018 that on…
A Jake Brake is a type of compression release brake that helps truck drivers slow down their truck without wearing out the service brakes. Commonly called an engine brake, Jake Brakes are often used in large diesel engines on semi-trucks. Using Jake Brakes when going downhill or when driving…
If you want to operate any kind of commercial vehicle for a living, specifically a truck, then you are going to need a commercial driver’s license or CDL. But when you start to do some research you may discover that there is actually more than one type of CDL, and…
There is something about pulling long hours on the open road that leads to a sense of freedom. However, commercial truck drivers need to be aware of how long a CDL driver can drive. Without taking the proper breaks, an exhausted trucker can be a danger to themselves and others…