Looking at Melton. Thoughts?

Yeah, I'm very much aware of that.

 

Can you please explain what you are referring to regarding the hiring process? Also, did you have CDL A experience prior to joining Melton? Thanks!

 

I drove for them, they are a great bouch over there, only reason I'm no longer there? Was offered a great job locally, home every night, but if I was to ever go back to OTR, Melton here I come

 

Good luck....I go to orientation next week and looking forward to a career change!

 

No. I am a new driver and got hired with melton. I'm on my 3rd and final week with a trainer now. They do not hire everyone that comes to orientation, we had 20 show up and 8 or 9 go out on the road a few weeks ago. Orientation is a fancy way to call it an audition. They judge you on working safely understanding the concept of the work, how you drive, trip planning and a few other things. Having a good prior dot physical and a good cdl does not guarantee employment at melton.

Overall from what I've seen it looks to be a decent place to work. 1200 trucks and 4 terminals around the US. Of the 1200 close to 100 of the drivers are million+ mile guys with melton.

 

@sprayed150
I have read conflicting things regarding expected hometime. What have you been told to expect?

 

1 day home for every week out. That's the policy

 

Melton is a joke..longer your there the less miles youll get..thats why they give new truck to rookie drivers to get them to work there..i was with them and never got a new truck being one of there veteran drivers..ps trans in alabama is higher paying at 27%..spd in wa is better..boyde is better plus you get free sat tv in your truck..