As a Class A CDL driver driving a tractor-trailer, there is a lot to think about while out on the open road. Pre-Trip The last thing you need to be worried about is vehicle maintenance issues, which are a leading cause of accidents. At Matheson, our main goal is…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the main federal government agency responsible for creating regulations for buses and commercial vehicle companies to reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths on the road involving large vehicles. Regulations One of the ways the FMCSA keeps the highways safe is by implementing…
It’s a Way of Life Truck driving is known as a lonely job. Though it is made less lonely when a driver travels with a partner. This is known as “team driving” and for some over-the-road drivers, it makes all the difference. Often, team drivers become friends outside of work,…
A 24-hour control center makes a huge difference in the world of trucking. Matheson boasts an internal control center known as the Matheson Control Center or the MCC. We are happy to introduce you to this all-important department. What makes the Matheson Control Center different from other trucking companies? …
“Truck driving can be a very lonely job. Social media has stepped in to fill some of that gap in human interaction, and with other people around the world who understand our profession and the rigors of our job.” This is a quote from Matheson’s own Alli Brooks, a TikTok…
If you’re a woman interested in joining the trucking industry, you might have heard that it’s not safe for women to be truck drivers. Some rumors are easily dismissed, like “Women aren’t suited for life on the road” or “Women aren’t strong enough to be handling trucks”. Ask any woman…