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Leaving for Orientation 10-13-12 in Tulsa,Ok

Discussion in 'Melton' started by Azcannon, Oct 13, 2012.

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  1. May 5, 2013 #281
    Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    our trucks are 10spd, however we do have a few autos. you'll more than likely get put into a 10spd tho
     
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  3. May 5, 2013 #282
    Azcannon

    Azcannon Medium Load Member

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    we have some auto's , they won't force one on you so you don't have to be afraid of them , most of ours are manual 10 speeds, I use to say the same thing until I drove for a while, now I would be as happy in either manual has its advantages and so to auto's , ours are pretty new and most of the guys with auto's wouldn't give them up for anything and its not a driver skill thing , its a comfort thing.

    the Melton driver in his natural habitat has anywhere from 1 - 3 ladies occupying him in his off hours , they may have had a lot going on and not able to assist you ( since I doubt your a lady ) so you have to catch them right after they shut down or first thing oin the morning. Last night I met 2 other Melton drivers in West Memphis and we went to dinner and caught Ironman 3 , pretty good night but we weren't back til early in the am.
     
    Azcannon, May 5, 2013
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  4. May 5, 2013 #283
    Triletter

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    I figured they were taking a 34 and hitting Gary early Monday for their loads. Didn't see them when they came in and I had to leave before they were up and about. Given what is happening with my personal situation, I will stay with my second job over the summer while my primary pitches in and then make my final decision (based on offers) in the late fall. It is nice to have choices and ease into this third career. Would really like to see what the set up is in the Melton trucks, as far as space and set up and get the straight skinny from a couple of drivers. I could live in a large cardboard box, but (being slightly anal retentive) I like to plan things out so I at least have a plan to deviate from.
     
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  5. May 6, 2013 #284
    Noggin

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    All you gotta do for that is go to a KW dealer (or really anyone with a T-660 for sale) and get up in it. We are pretty much based out. We have the double bunk sleepers with a 3k watt invertor under the bunk.
     
    Noggin, May 6, 2013
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  7. May 7, 2013 #285
    Triletter

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    Hey, a stupid question for ya. What are the "grooming" standards for Melton? I know a few of the companies are pretty strict concerning facial hair, length of hair and what you can wear, clothing wise. I can adapt to what ever, but currently have a close cropped beard (don't have to shave every day) and have been letting the hair grow to irritate the current boss lady and have taken a shine to it; shaved it daily for the previous 5 or so years. (Find that it has a lot more gray than what I remember.) Want to be comfortable, clothing wise, but understand the need to be a company representative in all areas. Just curious and wouldn't want to show up and get the stink eye or get sent home.
     
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  8. May 7, 2013 #286
    Noggin

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    As far as I've seen, I don't think Melton cares if you ever grab a razor...
     
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  9. May 8, 2013 #287
    Azcannon

    Azcannon Medium Load Member

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    nc.jpg nice day today , finishing up a haz mat load from Gainesville to Durham , took this picture because it was really cool being backed up to a pretty steep hill with Trees , kinda dissapointed they way it came out it was a really pretty day on the 40 through NC
     
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  10. May 8, 2013 #288
    Noggin

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    Wow...I've never had to tarp a rolled roofing load. What shipper was it again?
     
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  11. May 9, 2013 #289
    Azcannon

    Azcannon Medium Load Member

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    gaf , every one gets tarped , not to mention many carlisle loads get tarped same stuff
     
    Azcannon, May 9, 2013
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  12. May 9, 2013 #290
    Noggin

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    I've loaded at carlisle, firestone, johns manville..nev er tarped a load of rolled. Insulation is different...

    Guess it all depends on receivers request
     
    Noggin, May 9, 2013
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