new info. on Melton truck lines

Flatbeds seem to back easier than vans to me.

 

TD...get a spread axle with no dump valve and that wont be true...lol but there does usually seem to be better visibility around, past, over and under a flatbed. I have a good friend who works for Melton. He has been there probably 5 years or so. He has talked to me about coming there. But Meltons hiring area seems to fluctuate a little. Every time I call, they don't want anyone from South Dakota. Of course, I have gotten used to hearing recruiters tell me they aren't interested, based on where i live.

 

Finally here in tulsa cant wait to get this started... I think you just cant do a 90 with a spread unless no choice.. but just like a 45 but i will find out...

 

what i've noticed so far, besides the fact that i seem to be doing a lot more pull throughs and straight backs then when i was in van...lol...is that a spread ale handles 1 of 2 ways, both similar to a van.

1)Backing up is like backing with the tandems on a van slid all the way back, well, at least as far as your rear axle. Seems to me that the trailer pivots on the rear axle. (most times at least, I know it doesnt do it all the time).

2)when pulling forward, the rear axle will follow the path of the front axle. Watch it and you'll notice...if your front axle is 2 inches away from a curb, you'll think 'oh no! i'm gunna pop that curb with the rear!"..and you'll watch it glide right past it, 2" away as well.

Now I'm not an expert, and have only been pulling a spread for 6 months...so i may be wrong. These are just things I've noticed

 

I guess Melton still wants at least 2 months OTR experience?

 

Noggin that makes perfect sense.. 2-6 mts blyth... thats a big packet when we get to our rooms... Hey noggin did they do hair folical drug test or urine.. just wondering cause hair is high dollar

 

well the first day of orientation is over, busy day. Road test went great, we tested in a 13 speed, never drove one b 4.. i want one now.lol.. Today was a good day the people here are very nice. .its pretty laid back.. Im looking forward to tomorrow

 

You won't get one. You'll get a 10 spd more than likely. Since you're in Tulsa, you'll probably be getting a new one. They aren't all they are cracked up to be. I love mine, but the power is $h!+. When I'm up a hill, once I drop to 12, I may as well just make a sandwich and drop it to 7th. I'm going nowhere quick.

 

day 2 over went well today drove a 10 speed today last day driving for me. good bit of home work due thursday but got most of it done tonight.. Load securement tomorrow rain or shine and its sposed to b storming, good training... lol noggin i hope to get a new truck but they said that the odd are slim to none that we will but i dont care what i get as long as it says melton on the door ..........and its a kw

 

day 3 Load securement 6 different types of load did pretty well learned alot... Charles is a great instructor....He said he had our truck numbers already.. i will be the only one not leaving tomorrow my orientation is 5 day due to experience the other 5 in the class go tomorrow...It is awesome to keep finding reason to be at melton.. I think they r a great company. but im new to the forum and to the company but i will keep the forum updated on my experience here...