Recent grad : Eyeing Melton or Swift

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  1. Bruceyj2

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    Florida
    Currently waiting on my hazmat background check to clear
     
    Bruceyj2, Apr 15, 2023
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    Tarping doesn’t take that long when you get used to it, Sometimes when it was 110 outside i’d tarp the back then get a bottle of water then finish the front.

    More you do it, faster you get.
     
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    Yeah, I love Florida. Wish I still lived there.
     
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    Are you North of I-4 or South of I-4?
     
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    Melton and Swift Refrigerated are both ok, but there's other choices to compare with.
     
    Chinatown, Apr 15, 2023
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    Some companies don't hire South of I-4
     
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    Melton will absolutely suck, for a flatbedder. They don’t have equipment that caters to the flatbed driver; it just gets the job done for the least expenditure. When you’re having to tarp a coil with a 24’X24’ tarp, you’ll understand. No tarp boxes on the trailer; your tarps are strapped to the deck and always wet. There’s more, but, not going through it all.

    Florida is terrible for flatbed. You need to focus on Florida-centric companies; not just a company who will hire you.
     
    ducnut, Apr 17, 2023
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    They call you daily to check in with you.......That impresses me. Most co's you have to call them and even then, they don't know who you are, until they scroll their computer to find your name. And I would prefer 6 weeks training (although much of that will be securement) over 2 weeks at Swift.
     
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    I am considering both of these companies also, so following this thread for sure.
     
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