Melton as first job out of school?

They should have kept the running rabbit logo

 

Melton,Maverick,TMC, the big 3 starter flatbed trucking companies. I started out with Maverick, I feel all 3 have excellent paths for someone interested in Flatbed work to grow by learning proper securement, tarping etc. My next thought is each company has specific issues, Melton is pet friendly, runs all 48 and Canada, Maverick Flatbed runs primarily east of I-35 , except Glass division, they run all over and Canada, no pet policy. TMC, coast to coast, no pet policy. Depending on your home area, this could be crucial in making a proper choice. Starting Flatbed in Winter can be a true test for someone new. If your heart is into the work of Flatbedding, go for it.

 

Like everyone said, don't hold back, go for it. Your brain will get a good workout too not just your body

 

Good Lord, some of us are old !!!

 

They were on my shortlist right after I got out of school. Solid company, most drivers seem reasonably happy with them. But it is flat bed!

 

One more for flatbed right out of the gate here. I cut my teeth at Prime and on hindsight I wish I had gone to Melton or TMC. Stay away from Western Express, Prime, and Maverick. If you can do flatbed you can do van/Reefer with very little to no training but the same doesn't work the other way around. Good luck out there and remember that nobody remember the guy that took a little extra time but got it done safe but everybody remembers the guy who caused the damage.

 

Not that it really matters that much at this point, but....

in an earlier conversation, one of my coworkers said he used to drive for Melton (we both do hazmat tanker, now)--and he had very positive things to say about the company and his experiences there.

You will very likely see most (if not all) of the lower 48 states (and some Canada, even) with them.

Should be a good place to start, if flatbed is in fact a good "fit" for you....

--Lual