Opinions about Melton Trucking

After looking at their website and talking to the recruiter I'm really hoping I can get my first trucking job there..I'm looking for opinions, and they start new divers out at.33 cents per mile , worth a raise to .35 in a month and .37 in 6 mos, I think after a year out so, they raise it to .42 cents...the thing is, theyre flatbed trucks and I heard those are a pain...I like that that I could bring my dog with, it makes things easier...

Ok I just pasted the benefits they offer below...Please tell me your thoughs,it sounds good to me..soudns the best out of the companies ive looked at so far....And Loading/Unloadign is 100% no touch so it shouldnt be too big of a hassle except for putting the tarp on/taking it off,right? Are tarps very diffucult to deal with?

Requirements

• Drivers must have the following CDL class(es): Class A
• Drivers must have the following: CDL endorsements
• Driver's minimum age required to work: 21 years old
• Driver's minimum amount of experience required to work: No Experience Needed
• If a driver has a DUI/DWI, how old must it be? At least 5 years ago
• If a driver has a felony, how old must it be? At least 7 years ago
• Maximum Moving Violation Restrictions for past 3 years: 4
• Maximum Preventable Accident Restrictions past 3 years: 2

General Information

• Type Of Runs:48/ OTR
• Time Away From Home: 14-21
• Paid Orientation: YES
• Rider Programs - Spouse: YES
• Rider Programs - Child: 10 or Older
• Pets: 50 lbs or less dog

Pay Information

• Recent Graduates: 33 cpm
• 1 to 6 Months OTR: 35 cpm
• 6 to 12 Months OTR: 37 cpm
• 1-5 Years Experience: 42 cpm
• 5 or more Years Experience: 43 cpm

Benefits

• Cost Driver Benefits: $30 to $ 76 p/month
• Cost Family Benefits: $125 to $337 p/month
• Dental: YES
• Vision: YES
• Retirement: YES

Bonuses, Other Pay, Miscellaneous

• Bonuses:
• Lay Over Pay: $25 after 48 hrs, $50 each add'l 24 hrs
• OD Pay 8cpm
• Breakdown Pay: varies
• Loading/Unloading: 100% No Touch
• Tarp Pay: $40 per load
• Extra Pickup: $25 (C/D)
• Speed Restrictions: 65 mph (C/D)

With 1 - 2 months OTR or 1 year of Class A Local Driving, you can start at 35 cpm. If you have more experience, you can earn up to 43 cpm plus $40 tarp pay. We give raises when you achieve levels of -Melton Miles- - up to 47 cpm!
All company drivers receive a full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance. We also offer a 401(k) retirement program, paid vacations, Fuel Bonus, Pass it On Driver referral bonus, paid orientation, and a liberal rider program, as well as extra pay for Canada Border Crossings, NYC Boroughs, Hazmat and extra Stops.

Melton is an irregular route flatbed carrier serving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and has been providing shippers with consistent, on-time transportation services since 1954. They operate within driver-friendly shipping lanes and have a 98% on-time pickup and delivery record, utilizing the most advanced technology available in its 100% air-ride fleet of late-model equipment.

 

Why should they be avoided if they pay cpm?

thanks!

 

Thank you!!!...there are SO MANY companies out there...I feel relieved the trucking industry seems to have so many potential job opportunities.the more I look into this career the more I feel I'm gonna love it...I know thats how everyone feels when they're new to something but this seems so much better than a desk job!!!

 

I wish I could forward you the email I got.it says they train if you have no experience.