Thinking of trying out flatbed

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  1. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    But isn't Melton a mega? They list having over a thousand trucks
     
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  3. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    I can say that even though this company is large.. we drivers still have access to the presidents of the company and the CEO to talk to at any time we want… A lot of of us even have their personal cell phone numbers to contact them if we need anything to be taken care of… Not too many companies of this size have that either
     
  4. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Just remembered one thing the VP of Hunt told me. Since weekends are usually no freight days. They try to get you a over 1000 mile load on Friday.

    Still having a hard time deciding which company. Also Hunts physical tests does seem more complicated vs Melton.
     
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    ruckusftlc Light Load Member

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    Did you had an interview with them? I got 5 years experience myself. They told me to send them my dot medical forms and after that a phone interview
     
  6. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Currently Melton is already planning on setting up orientation after drug tests.
     
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    ruckusftlc Light Load Member

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    Why didn’t you went with hunt since the pay is higher? Melton told me only 2200-2500 miles right now
     
  8. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Currently I technically haven't chosen one. It's just that Melton gotten to that point first. Hunt just took longer for background checks and etc
     
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  9. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    So after being home for a couple days. Thinking about it even though when I was on the road I was excited to do flatbed. Now not so much. Might just stick with doing what I know. Reefer and dry van
     
  10. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Couldn’t take the challenge I see. Good luck. Us Skateboarders are a “different” breed. Not many can handle the challenge. Get your Hazmat. Might be better for ya. :cool:;)
     
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  11. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Already got hazmat and tanker
     
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