Question about Melton Truck Lines.

When I was with them they had inverters in most trucks but had APU's in only a few. If you don't have either they will install a inverter for you but YOU are not allowed to install it. The reason for that is that if you don't do it correctly you can burn up THEIR truck.

 

Pete 388- Sorry I couldn't message you back. I guess I don't post enough for that privilege lol. He is still in orientation but seems to like it so far. He said he's only a little sore from tarping and stuff. He should get his truck on Thurs or Fri. I will let you know how it goes once he gets moving. Are you still considering going there? If so let me know and I will give you his info for a referral I am keeping my fingers crossed that there is still money to be made in this industry

 

Melton doesn't have pete's as far as I know. The only freightliners they have are FL Columbia's which are few. If Melton has pete's then they have started purchasing them recently and I've never seen one.

 

There's never a "Stupid" question you can ask. The only stupid question asked is the one that isn't asked. I don't understand why drivers haven't figured this out yet. (No pun intened) Freightliner Century? I thought all they had was Columbia's(?). Personally I would much rather a Frieghtliner. KW's are nice but to small for my personal prefrence.

 

Pete- He's liking it so far, and he really likes the company. I guess they have been really nice. He was a bit sore from tarping but is getting used to it lol. They covered all the company policy stuff and tarping and securing loads and log books (he didn't do them at Werner). He was satisfied with the orientation but he is a quick learner and worked construction for many years. The only complaint I've heard from him is that he's driving an automatic and prefers shifting and sometimes the loads are a little tight on time but thats mostly because it still takes him a while to tarp and secure.

 

can anyone tell me how long they are out at a time and if you get home when you r supossed to and if its a good company and what is avg bring home and how much pre mile i have 7 months exp and do they give advances

 

It's been a few years since I ran for them but they were a very good company. If you do what you are supposed to and get the loads where they need to be on time and safely they will take care of you. They do what they say and I NEVER had a problem getting paid what they owed me. I couldn't say that about some other companies. They always got me home on time. You have to stay out for at least two weeks. You could get up to a hundred a week from your comdata card when you fueled. Been gone over three years and I still get Christmas cards from them.