Thinking about abusing myself and getting back into driving after the first of the year. Any opinions on which company is better. Melton or Prime?
Which is better Melton truck lines or Prime?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by kingmike47, Nov 29, 2016.
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Don't know about Melton but haven't heard anything positive about Prime. We pass them all the time as they are the slowest trucks on the road. If you want all the other drivers laughing at you sign up with them.
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Prime flatbed has a pretty good reputation.
Paul Transportation is ok.
Abilene Motor Express is van and trucks run 68 mph.TigerShark Thanks this. -
I have worked for Melton since July this year. I did the 2 week orientation/interview/training + 3 weeks in a trainer truck. I got hired afterwards. I was assigned a newer KW T680 with an APU. All Melton equipment is top notch. Contrary to what some disgruntled people told me on here, i am generally very happy. I'm not a cheerleader for Melton. I originally intended to just get free training and experience for maybe 6 months tops. I learned about Melton from this site's jobs section. Now months later, I've had my first raise, got a tution reimbursment bonus, a sign-on bonus and also my benefits have kicked in. I honestly like it more than I expected. I can't imagine leaving yet just because the grass may be greener. Others will tell you negative things and they make good points . I cant say they are wrong. There are cameras that record you for 20 seconds if you hard brake, then you get a 2-sentence written Qualcomm msg about safer practices. That doesn't bother me. I pretty much stay away from everyone, do my own loads, do my logs correctly and stay out as much as possible. Prime might be just as good, I don't know. Good luck and make up your own mind.
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Who has the better miles? Tarp pay bonus stuff. You're comparing red apples to green apples if you ask me only difference is if you like freightliners or kws more.
Find a small out fit, be a name not a number. Look up trucking outfits in your area so in case of emergencies they can put you right back in town. They pay more, treat you like a grown up, and that says a lot in this industry.
Just my two cents..... Oh and happy one year OTR birthday to me.Crusader66 Thanks this.
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