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We are based out of Tulsa, Ok, but have terminals in Birmingham, AL, Masury, OH,
Laredo, TX, and El Paso, TX.
We are a 48 state and Canada flatbed irregular route carrier.
We travel to Canada approximately 3% of the time. Traveling to Canada is
optional and is only possible if you have a passport or passcard, but we pay an
extra 6 cpm for these loads.
We travel to NYC approximately 3% of the time. We do pay $75 borough pay if you
have to go in to NYC.
Orientation is 14 days. All orientations currently start on Sunday or Monday.
On the job training consists of a DOT physical with Drug & Alcohol testing, road
test, classroom learning, and load securement training.
Once you successfully complete training and accept the job as an over the road flatbed truck driver with Melton, you will receive a sign on bonus. You will also receive $90/day if you have to go out with a trainer.
We are looking for drivers interested in serving all of our customers, so we do
have a mandatory dispatch policy.
Our fleet averages 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week.
Our average out time is 12-14 days, however, depending on where you live you may be out longer.
Our average length of haul is around 1000 miles.
We have a fleet of late model Kenworth, Freightliner and Peterbilts. They all have 72” walk
in sleepers with 42x80 double bunks. We trade our trucks on a four-year cycle.
We have both 10 speed and automatic transmissions.
We have 48’ and 53’ spread axle flatbed trailers and 53’ stepdeck trailers.
Health coverage begins 60 days + the 1st of the month after your hire date. The
2021 premium rates are as follows:
Single - $95.84 per month
Driver & Child - $293.95per month
Driver & Spouse - $444.55 per month
Family - $478.38 per month
Single - $95.84 per month
Driver & Child - $293.95per month
Driver & Spouse - $444.55 per month
Family - $478.38 per month
All drivers will receive 1 week paid vacation after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years,
and 3 weeks after 10 years. The pay for vacation is the average of the driver
over the course of a year.
Yes! Melton has a liberal rider and pet program. You can have one rider year
round if they’re 18+ years old or you can have your child ride with you as long
as they are 10+ years old during the summer months. You can also bring your cat
or dog under 90 lbs with you as well.
You can choose to have your pay direct deposited in to your bank accounts or
loaded to your ComData card.
Pay for drivers is every Friday.
Pay is based on previous driving experience and raises are based on productivity
and OTR experience.
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