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Leaving 8/4/13 for Melton Orientation in Birmingham, AL

Discussion in 'Melton' started by GAPathfinder, Jul 30, 2013.

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  1. Aug 1, 2013 #11
    Azcannon

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    unless your getting a cool one that has 2 beer can holders and straws permanently attached to the sides.Melton doesn't have those
     
    Azcannon, Aug 1, 2013
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  3. Aug 1, 2013 #12
    GAPathfinder

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    OK, about hard hat...how about the safety vest?
     
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  4. Aug 1, 2013 #13
    Noggin

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    If you're like me I bought my own. Heavier, not mesh. I don't like the ones they give out. I got mine at a Lowe's.
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2013 #14
    GAPathfinder

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    Yeah, I got one anyway, but a spare will be nice to have. Also, went today for TWIC, and tomorrow for hazmat endorsement. Already have the passport, but appears Melton no longer offers the $1,000 bonus for getting all three within 6-months of hire date. Now, they pay $500 orientation vs $160.....paying $200 on Thursday, and $300 on 1st check. Not sure where the incentive lies, except extra $0.03 CPM for hazmat loads, and hopefully more opportunity. We will see.
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2013 #15
    volorange

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    how the training going with Melton
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2013 #16
    bullhaulerswife

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    I've cleaned up this thread, if I see any more of the name calling and bickering in this thread, infractions are going to follow.
     
    bullhaulerswife, Aug 31, 2013
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  9. Aug 31, 2013 #17
    Gtstang

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    Melton sucks. No miles. No home time. And they have in cab cameras. You have Ben forewarned. A proud American trucker. And supporter of locks for love. Drive safe be safe
     
    Gtstang, Aug 31, 2013
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  10. Sep 13, 2013 #18
    WillieBGoode

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    I'm very strongly considering Melton. I just have a little time left at my CDL Program. I already have my new passport and crossing card is it recommended that you get a TWIC card also at Melton? I've heard such negativity associated with the TWIC Cards. Are they even being used much? If so where? Is it helpful to have a HazMat endorsement at Melton?
     
    WillieBGoode, Sep 13, 2013
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  11. Sep 13, 2013 #19
    Noggin

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    It's always helpful having both, at any company. I use mine all the time up in the north east, especially around the Philly area. Usually get sent into the ports in Camden. Also living in Houston, I go to the port here a lot.
     
    Noggin, Sep 13, 2013
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  12. Sep 26, 2013 #20
    GAPathfinder

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    Well, I ended up going back to Swift for now, as I had some balancing issues with a weak right ankle. Probably for the best.
     
    GAPathfinder, Sep 26, 2013
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