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Discussion in 'Melton' started by Kodi P, Aug 3, 2013.

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  1. Aug 3, 2013 #1
    Kodi P

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    I see on Melton's web site that they pay $40 each time that you tarp a load. I was wondering how many times per week on average do you usually tarp a load. I was also wondering if they pay another $40 when you take the tarp off the load. Thanks for any help.
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2013 #2
    Noggin

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    You get 20 to tarp and 20 to untarp. 80% of loads are tarped.
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2013 #3
    Giggles the Original

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    i dont work for them, but usually you only get paid to tarp....and it depends on what they haul as to how much you will tarp...
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2013 #4
    Kodi P

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    Does Melton usually have longer loads per week or shorter ones?
     
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  7. Aug 4, 2013 #5
    Noggin

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    Loads vary. Average load I'd say is probably 600-1000 miles.
     
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  8. Aug 4, 2013 #6
    Kodi P

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    Oh ok thanks alot. I'm trying to decide if i would make more with flat bed or reefer.
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2013 #7
    Giggles the Original

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    good and bad for both....tarping and untarping in the winter bites.....
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2013 #8
    Noggin

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    If you don't mind sweating and working in the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc..then definitely flatbed. If you don't mind sitting for hours on end at a walmart DC while they unload you, count, quality check, reject your freight, then take up reefer....

    I think flatbed works out to pay a little more as well.

    If you'd like, I can set you up with a recruiter to help you make your decision. ;) ;) lol
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2013 #9
    Giggles the Original

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    not all reefers del to wal mart....
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2013 #10
    Noggin

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    Git outta here giggles! i got this. :p :smt071:smt079
     
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