melton questions

Discussion in 'Melton' started by Rollieman, May 28, 2014.

  1. Ford L8000

    Ford L8000 Medium Load Member

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    I saw a picture of a new Melton Volvo VNL730 with the 77" sleeper. Are these trainer trucks or being added to the regular fleet?
     
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  3. Army91W

    Army91W Heavy Load Member

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    They are not trainers trucks. They are testing the mpg and they're automatic.
     
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  4. Kellanium

    Kellanium Light Load Member

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    I thought they weren't buying any more autos?
     
  5. Drew352

    Drew352 Medium Load Member

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    Curious how often u guys come to fl? I live inbetween Orlando n Ocala n see 3-5 Melton trucks on avg a wk on the turnpike when I'm going to work
     
  6. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    I was just at the Tulsa terminal, according to the guys there, They are not buying anymore autos, or Volvo's, they are going to the T680 with 10 speeds, but they are going to the trainers at first, then, possibly solo drivers, but as for now, the trucks will remain the T660
     
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  7. Kellanium

    Kellanium Light Load Member

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    Hot ####! A T680 would be sweet. I'm gonna cross my fingers...
     
  8. realsupatrucka

    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    Ive never seen melton pulling a step deck....are you all just straight flatbed
     
  9. Kellanium

    Kellanium Light Load Member

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    Do y'all get out west much? It's silly, I know, but I've never seen the Rockies except from the air and I'd kinda love to drive through them...
     
  10. Army91W

    Army91W Heavy Load Member

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    Volvo is pushing their I shift (auto). The 730 is the biggest mid roof but Melton has always been mainly KW.
     
  11. Army91W

    Army91W Heavy Load Member

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    We have quite a bit of FL freight. I have been there 2x in two months and had 2 other Loads going there but was took off because of me needing to be home for hometime.
     
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