Starting Orientation with Melton on monday.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MIA305, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. MIA305

    MIA305 Bobtail Member

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    I'm starting Orientation on monday with Melton, I just got my CDL and finish the school, any advise??? and what about Melton?
     
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  3. Jonkie

    Jonkie Medium Load Member

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    Make a million kid
     
  4. sidrambill

    sidrambill Light Load Member

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    I hear Melton is a pretty good outfit. Talked to one of their drivers at Fontana Thermoking while getting our Tripacs serviced. He was very happy with hometime and money.
     
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  5. MIA305

    MIA305 Bobtail Member

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    I hear that too, I did my research and Melton looks like they are pretty fear with the drivers and the payment is good, I know that I have to learn a lot, they offer me 0.41/mile with no experience I think is good money to start.
     
  6. FloydNasby

    FloydNasby Light Load Member

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    I learned to flatbed there. It was my second job after a my first year being at FFE. I liked Melton a lot. They run a "tight ship". You couldn't do much better IMHO. Flatbedding isn't for everyone. There's a learning curve and it's steep. The responsibility for securing cargo is huge and rightfully so. But you can learn and in the end, I bought my own truck and I'm still flat-bedding. I like it much better than "bumping docks".
     
  7. Patronas01

    Patronas01 Light Load Member

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    I'm driving for Melton and i believe you made a good choice.
    after your 1 week orientation you will go out with a trainer for 3 weeks and then you will get your own truck, i hope it works out for you, if you have any questions you can ask me anytime.
     
  8. chrism1367

    chrism1367 Light Load Member

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    Is Melton all otr, or regional with home every week?
     
  9. morpheus

    morpheus Medium Load Member

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    Pennies or nickles??? Just kidding... Good luck to you!!
     
  10. Patronas01

    Patronas01 Light Load Member

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    I think it's all OTR i only know of one driver in Laredo TX who is home every week, as far as home time you earn a day off for every week you work.
     
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