This week Lauren Matheson, Manager of Promotions and Public Relations at Matheson, gives us advice on fitting healthy nutrition into your life. Those who have followed Matheson’s health tips so far know that I am all about fitting healthy nutrition into your life as smoothly as possible. However, will changes need…
There are a lot of requirements for becoming a truck driver. These range from various legal requirements and regulations from the Department of Transportation (DOT), to specific requirements that companies set for hiring truck drivers. One such type of requirement is medical. Truck driving is a profession that requires a…
Seasonal truck driving jobs can be a great way to pick up some extra cash during the busy fall and winter months. At a time when everyone is shopping for the holidays, the demand is higher than ever for shipping and delivery of all kinds — and the nation depends…
There aren’t many professions that you are able to enter without at least some training. For some, this is just a day or two on the job learning the ins and outs, but when it comes to transportation — and specifically, operating large commercial vehicles — there are matters of…
The benefits of truck driving are clear to many drivers; who wouldn’t want to spend their days traveling the roads of America, delivering essential goods and products? But even if you are already aware of some of the main ones, there may be some truck driving benefits that you hadn’t…
Every profession has its ups and downs. Even if you are lucky enough to say that you have your dream job — that does not mean that there will never be hard days. There are always going to be both “fun” parts of the job — things that you love…
In order to drive commercial vehicles such as trucks, you must first get your license. However, if you want to operate certain types of specialty vehicles, you may need additional CDL endorsements. Whether you want to work in a specific field of driving, or you are simply looking to expand…
CDL training is an important part of both becoming a truck driver and progressing professionally as a truck driver. Whether you are looking to become a truck driver, or looking to further your training or add endorsements, here is all the information you need. What is CDL training? In order…
Interviews can be intimidating situations, even for the most confident people. That’s why, whenever you find yourself interviewing for a new job, proper preparation is everything. So, to help get you ready for your next job interview, here is a quick guide to everything you need to do to prepare…
As with any profession, truck driving has many different branches, each of which requires a different set of skills and different kind of commitment. One such branch is OTR driving. But while many enjoy the weeks on the road as an OTR driver, sometimes the lifestyle can become taxing after…