Hubby is thinking about going to Melton...advice needed

You never know till you try!

 

Is he currently running flatbed for Swift?

 

recruiter can answer the pass ins. questioon , miles are up and down 2700 one week 1300 the next and less on the weeks that you go home. Over the last year I have averaged 9000-9500 miles a month

 

I am going there on monday and really looking forward to it. I have been talking to them for about 4 months just couldnt get the courage to jump ship. Finally did and really think melton is where I want to be based on following azcannon and noggin on here. I dont think it would be any worse than what he is already getting newtruckerswife. Keep us updated with what he decides and let us know how it goes.

 

I have been with Melton right at 3 months now and really enjoy it. All of my checks have been more than your last one from Swift. As Azcannon said, the milage varies from week to week but I've been pretty consistent at about 1800-2000. The learning curve was pretty steep for me since I had minimal driving experience (got to go without a trainer), but every other Melton driver I have met has been more than willing to help or offer advice if asked. My first DM was super, but just took another position. My current DM seems to be outstanding, too, given some of the mess ups this week, all out of my control. Maintenance has been helpful with my sometimes stupid questions and safety has been pretty easy to deal with. After hours, for the most part, seems to have their stuff together, too. All in all, I am happy. Got home time exactly as I requested on the first one (out 6 wks) and this one we will see with the holiday and being out 8 wks. Going to try a couple of shorter times out and see what happens.

 

I am starting out with Melton as my first OTR job. I come from a research & delvelopment career that I have been doing for about 12 years so I did a lot of research before I picked my first company to go with. As far as I can tell and read that Melton is a above average company compaired to swift, Stevens, transam. Just my two cents.

 

I have a question. The math does not add up. Is your husband getting extra withheld or is there something coming out. The straight math would put him at over 700 on the mileage your showing. For him to bring home only 240 is concerning to me. I am getting into the industry and have concerns about the "money" these recruiters are throwing around. Swift being one of the people I have talked to.

 

how much in advances did he take? what all did he sign up for that is being held out of his check?