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…
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…
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…
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…