Jim Matthews, OOIDA Board Member

Board Members Bios
Jim Matthews

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Name:	Jim Mathews
Number of years trucking:	31+
Make, model and year of truck:	1997 Western Star and 2006 Beall Trailer
What type of load do you typically haul:	Bulk cement, Flyash, local short hauls
Family information:	Wife, Cory

What do you like about the industry?:	Being outside meeting a lot of people, seeing the beauty of creation
What do you dislike about the industry?:	Unfair practices that treat drivers like criminals, log books, unsafe drivers
What makes you successful as an owner-operator?:	Just keep trying. If a setback comes, get it behind you and go on. Keep up on maintenance and watch to try and not let expenses be greater than income.
Why are you a member of OOIDA?:	I cannot fight the injustices and unfair laws by myself.
Anything else you would like to add?:	I live on a family farm so am a part time farmer. I like to work with the youth at my church.