TMC OR MELTON???

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  1. Ky Trucker25

    Ky Trucker25 Light Load Member

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    Ok I've got good feedback on here and narrowed it down to tmc and Melton decided to try flatbed and I was looking for any advice from current or former drivers for either I have pre hires with both and want some insight on each I know it's alot harder than can cause of securement and tarp but honestly alittle work never hurt anyone so it's no big deal any info would be appreciated thanks...
     
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    I was wondering between Melton and Boyd bros? I found mixed reviews on both. I just got my cdl so i dont know anything....
     
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    Where do you live???
     
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    Pittsburgh
     
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    Melton a good way away for training for you it's in Oklahoma not sure about Boyd they post all the time here in Ky have you looked into any other companies and are you mainly wanting to do flatbed
     
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    Yeah i wanna do flatbed. They pay for the travel for orientation
     
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    Ky Trucker25 Light Load Member

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    Yeah they do pay so it's not bad the first year wherever is the roughest have you looked at tmc??
     
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    Well i work for Melton for about a year and so far i'm happy.
    I will be happy to answer any questions.
     
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    Tmc wont take me cause i got a dui 7 years ago. And they want it to be 10 years.
     
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    Thanks. The only thing that worries me is getting the miles and home time when i want it.