Out of truck school I applied for Melton flatbed out of Vancouver. The asked me how tall and heavy I was. I was over there height and weight limits because of the upper bunk weight limits and their safety equipment. I got on with another company doing dry van/reefer. I just got hired with another flatbed company near Vancouver for 2x the pay after driving 7 months.
One thing which may be controversial and considered political, is if I were to go OTR and live in the truck for awhile, I'm assuming most companies will not allow you to carry a firearm but it does worry me about the possibility of a break in and not being able to defend yourself. I'm sure it's extremely rare but finding yourself in shady areas is not uncommon in our current times.
Yea bro gun laws change state to state. Most companies won’t even allow you to have a firearm on the truck. Have a tire iron or a knife, practice situational awareness
Just a reality tip for all the hopefuls. He works probably around 14 hours per day 7 days a week. The money is so good because all you do is work and sleep. A lot of people see the paychecks and get all excited but they fail to realize the enormous sacrifices they must make to get that money. You are barely ever home. You mainly just work and sleep and that is your life.
@@0up725 I get what you're saying, but I think it's important to distinguish between "drive" and "on duty." In the most general terms... Drive: 11 hours per day max On Duty: equates to your 11 driving PLUS (non-drive time but work responsibilities... load checks, securement, tarping/untarping, pre/post trip inspections, trip planning, etc.) When the two add up to 70 hours (in the 8 days)... you do a 34 hour restart/reset (hopefully at home). If not at home, you're essentially "at work" in the truck... just living, not earning. There are exceptions to these rules (personal conveyance, recaps, non-interstate, etc)... but that's the general OTR hours of operation. OTR driving is a lifestyle... and in my humble opinion, not for guys and gals with school-aged kids and a spouse at home. It will pay the bills, but with that comes a lot of sacrifice for all involved. You're never home. -- That said, for young singles, or just single people with no kids at home (perhaps the recently widow'd)... OTR or regional trucking (as a company driver) can be a great way to make and save money... and for those that take to it, it can become a lucrative career with many types of driving and even present potential Owner/Operator business potentials.
Poor newbies! Not everything we do is logged on duty or driving. Werner never bitched about my logs. I only did a 15 minute pretrip inspection each day because DOT will ticket you if you don’t. But the time spent fueling, loading, unloading, breaks and doing paperwork is all off duty. So on average from the time I started my pretrip, I averaged 12 1/2 hours to 13 1/2 hours of working a day. If I am running recaps and only have say 5 or 6 hours left. Werner would set me up to get loaded at a shipper with a long loading wait time. It was still a 13 hour day, even though I only drove a few hours. Everything else is off duty. So I work on average 85 to 90 hours a week starting out. Currently I’m working 80 hours a week. It’s 70 hours of on duty and drive time in an 8 day period, the rest of the time you’re working off duty.
Thanks for the video fam I’m in school right now and doing a lot to research to see which places to apply for. Werner seems like they taking people fresh out of school
ok thats cool im working on getting into cdl school now im tryna get in and live in my truck and do max weekly hours 8-10 hours a day or whatever it is so thats gives me time to work on my other projects on my laptop everyday, I really want to try to save 70-80k the first year but im trying to find a cdl school that hires but most of the ones I see are so far away I need to get the truck first to be able to live out of state
@@l3anzai28my classmates went with Melton. It has been 6 months since we graduated and they all doing well in the flatbed division. I am starting next month with Melton. Remember, once you get the CDL you gotta start with any company that will take you in and train you. Once you get that one year experience then you can branch off to better companies.
Hell yea bro your killing it, I can’t wait to start my CDL training I’m watching this to see if it possible to save 20k in a year to buy a cash truck definitely looks possible.
@@MavrickDrewery I’m liking it a lot so far. The training at orientation was good, once you get on the road with your trainer though you’ll really learn what you need to know. As far as advice, I’d say stay focused on learning. They’ll let you slack off in orientation but you probably won’t make it through if you do. Just stay focused and patient, don’t rush anything and soak up all the skills you can
hey man, thanks for the video. in your first year, what was your work days to home days ratio? how many days were you driving and then how many days did you have at home?
The amount of hours worked weekly makes the pay less than minimum wage. Best to get into the water/wastewater operator business. At least your home daily, but hours are long, but OVERTIME is paid unlike for truckers.
Without those sign on bonuses, those checks were weak. I will NOT be driving for a big company, find smaller ones and renegotiate your pay to something that sounds better. I came straight out of school and am starting at $94k a year and home daily
I was paying rent when I made this video, but I hardly ever used my apartment. Once my lease was up I didn’t renew it so I could save more money. If you don’t have anyone depending on you I would definitely suggest just living in the truck and saving as much as possible. It takes some getting used to but it’s very rewarding.
@@ianelbert Thanks for the reply! I think I'm gonna do it. It's encouraging to see other guys doing it. Never wanted that standard-issue life anyway. I've always wanted to live a weird life. Subbed 👍 Stay safe out there, and keep doing what you're doing. I enjoy your vids and oftentimes dry humor.
I was thinking about getting on with melton. They came to my truck driving school last July. So how does the home time work? Do you get a set amount or does it go off of how long you stay out
You get one day of HT for every week you’re out. You can bank as much time as you want and use as much as you want at anytime. You could save up a months worth and take a whole month off at once
@@ianelbert so did you quit because the company or just travel? Because I want to save up for a year because me and some friends are planning a trip to Bali and I don’t want to get all that time off and not be able to use it like some companies
@@saucepappi1995 I just quit to go travel. Melton was always great to me and I never had any issues with the company. The only reason I quit to travel is because I plan on being gone for at least 3 months. And you should definitely be able to use any HT you have saved because as far as I remember it doesn’t expire
Found it while still in school, little skeptical about the two weeks on then two days home, seems worth the commitment to get some experience and cash flow. How is it for you? Got a son almost 4 and daughter just turned one. Will use the referral if I decide just RUclipsd it and your the first result I’m from southern Indiana but they said they hire from all 48 states so not sure how all that works
I would say this is definitely a good company to get experience and some decent starting money. Winter is the slow season and that will effect your pay. I’d guess you could expect to bring in $1k/week on average for the next few months if you’re joining with no experience.
@@ianelbert thanks, 1k after tax? Generally need atleast 1k a week take home if possible - is there any other companies out there I could do that much if not melton? I’d hate to go over the road but want to move my family to tennesse and need as much income as possible
@@javadose317 yeah $1k after tax. That’s what I estimate I could make if I had started in winter. It might be different for you if you have more deductions and take advantage of the benefits at Melton like healthcare etc… I don’t do any of that so I keep a little more of what I make. If spring and summer are the same as they were this year though then you’ll have constant miles and be able to take home 1.1k-1.3k on average pretty easy.
I drove for a couple years, 07,08,09. Great experience. Going back next year after a 14 year break. I stayed out a minimum of 6 months at that time desperate for money. Before you start, break up with your GF, divorce your wife, and lock up your guns at home. If your single, you'll have it made!
I averaged about $1.3k per week. And with the savings rate I had, I could save $40-$50k in one year after all my expenses. I’ve resigned for the time being, to go travel. But after working for 7 months I saved $25k
They don't pay out the bonus fully. Also if u decide to bail here is what's gonna happen. 1) u might get sued cause the money wasn't just urs to take and leave and 2) u will be blacklisted for life from melton and idk if ur DAC report might say something too
@@ianelbert Appreciate it I got my permit as of now I’m really thinking what you’re doing but I don’t know for sure I’m still researching I got another three weeks of CDL school
@@ianelbert nice bro. You’re doing great. I have that same mindset about it when it comes to living within your means and saving as much as possible. I’m 26 looking to do the same thing. So it’s good to see it. Keep it up!
@@ianelbert thanks bro you too. Any tips for maximizing earning potential in those first couple months? Getting extra loads? Clock management? Just trying to learn anything that will be useful and keep me earning!
@@DE-jn4os the first couple months will feel like a lot is coming at you so don’t expect for anything to run smoothly or exactly to plan. But try to plan ahead as much as possible with all your stops and how long you’ll take at each one. Don’t waste too much time at load check stops or fuel stops, just take care of business and immediately get back on the road. Taking 2-5 mins at each stop vs. 10-15 will make a big difference
That’s hard to give an exact answer to, it really just depends on what time you’re usually stopping cause that’ll determine how crowded the stop is. Most of the time I can set up for pretty easy straight backs
Not often, If you start your day early say 3 am then your 14 hour clock ends at 5 pm. Plenty of good spots to choose from. Most alley docking will be at shippers and receivers. It’ll take you 4 to 10 months to get comfortable with it and over a year for it to not bother you.
Appreciate the video bro, hopefully I can get a job with them I’m praying. My driving record isn’t the absolute best but I just got my CDL and all my endorsements. Have a blessed day bro. Hopefully I get lucky with them. I heard their a solid starter company
Thanks! And yeah I definitely don’t regret coming here, it’s been great for me so far. I had a speeding ticket on my recent record when I got hired so you could definitely have a shot. Good luck!
You can always switch if you don’t like it there, but hopefully it goes good for you! It might be better to get your winter driving experience there though, that way you don’t have to worry about all the extra stuff that comes with flatbed at the same time as snow and ice
@@ianelbert I’m gonna do my best to stick it out until I get my experience since I already have something lined up afterwards. Im doing teams so as long as I’m making a minimum of 1200-1500 a week I’ll be ok. If they pay any less then that then I’m going solo cause I don’t see the point of giving up a balanced life if I’m not even making the money I wanna make doing teams. We’ll see tho
He makes no moey think of it 1200-1300 a week before tax is no money when you think of the 8hrs driving trapping the waiting on the load dispact making mistake on thier end its not worth it if a otr or regional is not bringing home after tax 1600-2000 a week find a 9-5
so 1200 a week is avg thats not worth it to me when im making 1000 a week doin a class b job that i coome home everyday smh i was thinking 2000 a week thats crazy i just apply to melton smh damn
It would be useful but it’s not a necessity. They provide shuttles to and from the hotel/training. The best part about taking your car would be you could easily leave the hotel for food and groceries whenever you want, but there are also shuttles that take you to Walmart. So you definitely don’t need to take your car, but it would be convenient to have
I was speaking on the phone today with Bryan from Melton. I'm out in Eastern Oregon, he said they pay for travel and lodging to go to Oklahoma for five weeks of training. Is this true? Any advice? Great video. Thanks for your time.
Yo, it looks like I’m heading to Tulsa this weekend to start training next week. On my application I put that a driver referred me. Will they ask me for your name or driver code at some point? Will they provide you with a bonus? Your videos are one of the main reasons I chosen Melton.
That’s awesome to hear! And yeah I think one you get into orientation you’ll have a chance to put my name down, and I’ll get a referral bonus. Good luck in Tulsa!
Great video! So..you got a sign on bonus with no previous driving experience? Or did you drive for another company before Melton? Either way that’s good money right there. Be safe out there ✌🏼
Bro I start orientation on April 10th but have a monthly appointment that I can't miss will they work with me on that. What's your name I can give your name as a referral... please respond thanks
How's the weekly miles at Melton? Is there like an average miles you get each week? Is freight slowing down for these winter months? If this is your first job outside of Trucking school, that's damn good money. I'm researching my options as far as going to a company who trains or going to a CDL school. I just hate the idea of putting myself 8-10K in debt to begin with just to go to CDL school. Especially knowing that most only really teach you enough to pass your test.
I probably average around 2,500 miles/ week. It has slowed down recently since winter began, but it’s not a super drastic decline. I believe Melton has a tuition reimbursement program up to a certain amount for CDL school, but of course you have to stay with the company over a specific period of time. Could be worth looking into for your situation.
@Ian Elbert I was looking at their tuition reimbursement. That would help pay for some of it in the end. 2500 miles isn't bad for a week. The decline would suck though. I'm not one that likes to sit still for long.
every state makes you go to cdl school so u nfortunately theres no way around it unless you get a company to pay for it. then your likely to be on the road for weeks at a time
holy smoke........that amount of money made and save......I should retire from being a doctor and just enjoy truck life. No more popping veins on in neck trying to argue with insurance companies for patient procedures because they deem "prevention" unnecessary so my patients have to suffer or sleep with worries until their condition worsen or relapse . x(
@@jamescarlin569 hello again , sorry to bother you , i searched PIC word but i couldnt find anything ? What should i write on google ? Thanks for help , safe drive ! Take care
@@sadullahbacin1728You need to just download indeed and find companies on there that’ll pay for you to go school then work for them for certain amount of time
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Out of truck school I applied for Melton flatbed out of Vancouver. The asked me how tall and heavy I was. I was over there height and weight limits because of the upper bunk weight limits and their safety equipment. I got on with another company doing dry van/reefer. I just got hired with another flatbed company near Vancouver for 2x the pay after driving 7 months.
Nice man!!
That’s dope, keep going 🙏🏾‼️
What’s the company you work for ?
I didn’t take the flatbed job I got on a dedicated account with the original company.
Do you know what the Height and weight limits are ?
great video dude. no fluff, straight to the point with real numbers and a little explanation. congrats on your earnings too, you're killing it.
Not true. I’m 2 minutes in and he’s still rambling
@@kassdremusic
Ha ha yeah its true. He's new and wasting time, while we waste time watching. 🤦♂️🤦🤦🏼♂️🤦🏻♂️🤭
Great video! I’m getting out the Army soon and I’ll be getting my CDL. I can’t wait to start.
I wish I was a 88M when I was in I’m about to ge my cdl now
You inspired me. Just bought a CDL book and preparing for the permit. I have the golden handcuffs job and it’s time for a change.
I got hired on today. I start training in Oklahoma in a week. Super excited.
Congrats bro 💪🏽
How is it?
I’m going in march when I turn 21
Congratulations I’m looking into more of Melton I’m a mechanic and I’m just not making enough.
@@javadose317 Great people/Trainers just make sure you come ready to grind and you should be good
One thing which may be controversial and considered political, is if I were to go OTR and live in the truck for awhile, I'm assuming most companies will not allow you to carry a firearm but it does worry me about the possibility of a break in and not being able to defend yourself. I'm sure it's extremely rare but finding yourself in shady areas is not uncommon in our current times.
Yea bro gun laws change state to state. Most companies won’t even allow you to have a firearm on the truck. Have a tire iron or a knife, practice situational awareness
Judge by 12 or carried by 6. Your choice
72k I can’t wait till I graduate 😂💯 ion got no kids so idc about being home
Ayeee istg 😭
Same bro im young as shit i aint missing nothing🤣
sameeee Ive got nothing waiting for me at home
I got my CDL
@@V8Fredothat’s cool bro good luck
Appreciate you breaking down that and showing visuals. This video helped alot, keep showing content 🙏🙏. Wish you morning but more success
Got my Learners permit waiting to finish cdl school next month. Your video is spot on.
Just a reality tip for all the hopefuls. He works probably around 14 hours per day 7 days a week. The money is so good because all you do is work and sleep. A lot of people see the paychecks and get all excited but they fail to realize the enormous sacrifices they must make to get that money. You are barely ever home. You mainly just work and sleep and that is your life.
Dot regulations wouldn’t allow you to work 14 hours a day for seven day lol
You have 70 hours in an 8 day period that averages to about 8.75 a day . Don’t be giving people reality checks with false realities.
Facts and you can legally only drive 11 hours a day
@@0up725 I get what you're saying, but I think it's important to distinguish between "drive" and "on duty."
In the most general terms...
Drive: 11 hours per day max
On Duty: equates to your 11 driving PLUS (non-drive time but work responsibilities... load checks, securement, tarping/untarping, pre/post trip inspections, trip planning, etc.)
When the two add up to 70 hours (in the 8 days)... you do a 34 hour restart/reset (hopefully at home). If not at home, you're essentially "at work" in the truck... just living, not earning. There are exceptions to these rules (personal conveyance, recaps, non-interstate, etc)... but that's the general OTR hours of operation.
OTR driving is a lifestyle... and in my humble opinion, not for guys and gals with school-aged kids and a spouse at home. It will pay the bills, but with that comes a lot of sacrifice for all involved. You're never home. -- That said, for young singles, or just single people with no kids at home (perhaps the recently widow'd)... OTR or regional trucking (as a company driver) can be a great way to make and save money... and for those that take to it, it can become a lucrative career with many types of driving and even present potential Owner/Operator business potentials.
Poor newbies! Not everything we do is logged on duty or driving. Werner never bitched about my logs. I only did a 15 minute pretrip inspection each day because DOT will ticket you if you don’t. But the time spent fueling, loading, unloading, breaks and doing paperwork is all off duty. So on average from the time I started my pretrip, I averaged 12 1/2 hours to 13 1/2 hours of working a day. If I am running recaps and only have say 5 or 6 hours left. Werner would set me up to get loaded at a shipper with a long loading wait time. It was still a 13 hour day, even though I only drove a few hours. Everything else is off duty.
So I work on average 85 to 90 hours a week starting out. Currently I’m working 80 hours a week. It’s 70 hours of on duty and drive time in an 8 day period, the rest of the time you’re working off duty.
Dude. You resemble Chris Cornell . With all due respect. Cool channel Sir. I appreciate your effort.
Yeah I kinda do haha! Thanks for the support
Thanks for the video fam I’m in school right now and doing a lot to research to see which places to apply for. Werner seems like they taking people fresh out of school
ok thats cool im working on getting into cdl school now im tryna get in and live in my truck and do max weekly hours 8-10 hours a day or whatever it is so thats gives me time to work on my other projects on my laptop everyday, I really want to try to save 70-80k the first year but im trying to find a cdl school that hires but most of the ones I see are so far away I need to get the truck first to be able to live out of state
My wife currently drives for the company. So much better than her previous company.
I’m heading to Tulsa in a week. Meltons looks to be one of the best companies for non experience drivers. Thanks for the videos bro. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
How is it goin did u go?
Yea how did it go? Currently looking to get in
Assumed you quit since you ain't replying 😂
@@l3anzai28my classmates went with Melton. It has been 6 months since we graduated and they all doing well in the flatbed division. I am starting next month with Melton. Remember, once you get the CDL you gotta start with any company that will take you in and train you. Once you get that one year experience then you can branch off to better companies.
Hell yea bro your killing it, I can’t wait to start my CDL training I’m watching this to see if it possible to save 20k in a year to buy a cash truck definitely looks possible.
Yeah man that’s totally possible, you just gotta have that goal and stay disciplined with your finances
It can be done.. Eat ramen noodles daily and you got it.
@@jboy7339Yeah, eat ramen daily and then die before you save 20k 💀
how is it now? any update?
love this and the explanation thAt saving and working otr can open so many other lanes to invest in other than truck drivin
It's really ur eyes that made me stop by
love the video bro thanks for the information gives me the motivation to do otr trucking
I swear, it be some fine truck drivers!! 😮
Love the videos man, just got on my own truck with melton and delivered my second load
Thanks! And that’s awesome man, stay safe out there 🛻💨
How are you like it so far? How was training? Any advice?
@@MavrickDrewery I’m liking it a lot so far. The training at orientation was good, once you get on the road with your trainer though you’ll really learn what you need to know. As far as advice, I’d say stay focused on learning. They’ll let you slack off in orientation but you probably won’t make it through if you do. Just stay focused and patient, don’t rush anything and soak up all the skills you can
hey man, thanks for the video. in your first year, what was your work days to home days ratio? how many days were you driving and then how many days did you have at home?
Thanks for your insights. Preciate ya!
Dang bro, you are doing great!
Thanks for the insight. My question is how many hours do think you averaging per week to get that 72k in the first year?
The amount of hours worked weekly makes the pay less than minimum wage. Best to get into the water/wastewater operator business. At least your home daily, but hours are long, but OVERTIME is paid unlike for truckers.
@@bulklogan539wrong… you can work 70 hrs and make $1,400 a week which will put you at $72k a year dint play victim with the less than minimum wage BS
Starting with Melton next month! SO EXCITED
How’s it going?
How’d it go
Update? 🤣🤣
Welp, I’ve been working at P&S for the last 4 weeks and it’s been great!
I have two former classmates who went with Melton. They both doing flatbed. They both loving it.
If you were to convert it to per hour rate without any bonus, how much do you typically make? How many hours do you work per week?
I got a clp test tomorrow
Great video bro 🦾
Without those sign on bonuses, those checks were weak. I will NOT be driving for a big company, find smaller ones and renegotiate your pay to something that sounds better. I came straight out of school and am starting at $94k a year and home daily
That’s dope asf
Which company is that ?
@@hepsibahlibock3423 would never work for a mega carrier so it’s not one you would know lol. Small local owned place with a mail contract
Did you get your CDL some where and apply here after or did you end up going through them some how to get it?
Do they pay for your flight and hotel stay during evaluation and training?
How did u pay 4000 for CDL training everywhere I looked Is 6000 for training
Progressive in Illinois I paid 4k
In ND is 5.2k
Im thinkin of trucking but how much free time do you get in a day usually? Bc ik id need to shower/workout.
you get 10hr reset everyday day
@@shiftautomotive854so you driving 14 hours?
Do you have a rent payment? Or are you living out of the truck? Curious to hear opinions on that. Considering it as a method to help save for a house.
I was paying rent when I made this video, but I hardly ever used my apartment. Once my lease was up I didn’t renew it so I could save more money. If you don’t have anyone depending on you I would definitely suggest just living in the truck and saving as much as possible. It takes some getting used to but it’s very rewarding.
@@ianelbert Thanks for the reply! I think I'm gonna do it. It's encouraging to see other guys doing it. Never wanted that standard-issue life anyway. I've always wanted to live a weird life. Subbed 👍 Stay safe out there, and keep doing what you're doing. I enjoy your vids and oftentimes dry humor.
@@stayanddrown thank you, and good luck out there!
Where do you shower and use restroom?
@@CogliticsRest stops and truck stops. Flying J and Loves have good showers and bathrooms.
I appreciate your channel definitely interested in trucking keep the videos coming bro
Melton driver here. I'll see u soon dude haha
I was thinking about getting on with melton. They came to my truck driving school last July. So how does the home time work? Do you get a set amount or does it go off of how long you stay out
You get one day of HT for every week you’re out. You can bank as much time as you want and use as much as you want at anytime. You could save up a months worth and take a whole month off at once
@@ianelbert so did you quit because the company or just travel? Because I want to save up for a year because me and some friends are planning a trip to Bali and I don’t want to get all that time off and not be able to use it like some companies
@@saucepappi1995 I just quit to go travel. Melton was always great to me and I never had any issues with the company. The only reason I quit to travel is because I plan on being gone for at least 3 months. And you should definitely be able to use any HT you have saved because as far as I remember it doesn’t expire
I can't wait to get my CDL and start.
😂
Found it while still in school, little skeptical about the two weeks on then two days home, seems worth the commitment to get some experience and cash flow. How is it for you? Got a son almost 4 and daughter just turned one. Will use the referral if I decide just RUclipsd it and your the first result
I’m from southern Indiana but they said they hire from all 48 states so not sure how all that works
I would say this is definitely a good company to get experience and some decent starting money. Winter is the slow season and that will effect your pay. I’d guess you could expect to bring in $1k/week on average for the next few months if you’re joining with no experience.
@@ianelbert thanks, 1k after tax? Generally need atleast 1k a week take home if possible - is there any other companies out there I could do that much if not melton? I’d hate to go over the road but want to move my family to tennesse and need as much income as possible
@@javadose317 yeah $1k after tax. That’s what I estimate I could make if I had started in winter. It might be different for you if you have more deductions and take advantage of the benefits at Melton like healthcare etc… I don’t do any of that so I keep a little more of what I make. If spring and summer are the same as they were this year though then you’ll have constant miles and be able to take home 1.1k-1.3k on average pretty easy.
I drove for a couple years, 07,08,09. Great experience. Going back next year after a 14 year break. I stayed out a minimum of 6 months at that time desperate for money. Before you start, break up with your GF, divorce your wife, and lock up your guns at home. If your single, you'll have it made!
How much do you make per week and 72000$ after tax brief how much money you can save per year after all expenses thank you
I averaged about $1.3k per week. And with the savings rate I had, I could save $40-$50k in one year after all my expenses. I’ve resigned for the time being, to go travel. But after working for 7 months I saved $25k
Thank you so much. R u taking salary or per mile?
Good explanation on all your settlements. 👍
Are u a company driver or you an owner operator?
Do you own the truck? Or are you just a driver?
Do you think that you’re ready to tarp in the snow
I’m not looking forward to it, but I’ll do what I gotta do haha. I guess we’ll find out if I’m ready or not
Unfortunately my trainer was dirty and didn't shower in the afternoon.
His name is Ernie from Fresno, CA.
But the company is good.
Bro! He was my trainer too! Omg hahahahaha yes earnie
Damn
Can u just quit after the sign on bonus is paid out
They don't pay out the bonus fully. Also if u decide to bail here is what's gonna happen. 1) u might get sued cause the money wasn't just urs to take and leave and 2) u will be blacklisted for life from melton and idk if ur DAC report might say something too
Holy shit I went to middle school with you I’m glad you posted this I’m in class rn I’m looking to see what I’m gonna do
Yeah I remember you! That’s cool man, I hope you’re doing well and good luck with wherever you go!
@@ianelbert Appreciate it I got my permit as of now I’m really thinking what you’re doing but I don’t know for sure I’m still researching I got another three weeks of CDL school
@@jacobbonner8122did you get a CDL?
@@jakestatefarm3238 yes
@@jakestatefarm3238nigga what did he just say😂😂
Hey what’s up man. 2nd week at Melton now. I really look forward to it. Did you have any flatbed experience before this?
None at all, this is my first driving job!
@@ianelbert nice bro. You’re doing great. I have that same mindset about it when it comes to living within your means and saving as much as possible. I’m 26 looking to do the same thing. So it’s good to see it. Keep it up!
@@DE-jn4os nice man! Yeah it’s cool to see other people doing the same thing. Stay safe out there!
@@ianelbert thanks bro you too. Any tips for maximizing earning potential in those first couple months? Getting extra loads? Clock management? Just trying to learn anything that will be useful and keep me earning!
@@DE-jn4os the first couple months will feel like a lot is coming at you so don’t expect for anything to run smoothly or exactly to plan. But try to plan ahead as much as possible with all your stops and how long you’ll take at each one. Don’t waste too much time at load check stops or fuel stops, just take care of business and immediately get back on the road. Taking 2-5 mins at each stop vs. 10-15 will make a big difference
being in that box gets old fast, 15 years driving
And name one job that don’t get old at some point
@@MustObeyTheRules Literally. at some point Every job sucks ass.
How often do you have to alleydock at a truck stop?
That’s hard to give an exact answer to, it really just depends on what time you’re usually stopping cause that’ll determine how crowded the stop is. Most of the time I can set up for pretty easy straight backs
You ain’t lying that alloying docking ain’t no joke. I passed though.
Not often, If you start your day early say 3 am then your 14 hour clock ends at 5 pm. Plenty of good spots to choose from. Most alley docking will be at shippers and receivers. It’ll take you 4 to 10 months to get comfortable with it and over a year for it to not bother you.
Appreciate the video bro, hopefully I can get a job with them I’m praying. My driving record isn’t the absolute best but I just got my CDL and all my endorsements. Have a blessed day bro. Hopefully I get lucky with them. I heard their a solid starter company
Thanks! And yeah I definitely don’t regret coming here, it’s been great for me so far. I had a speeding ticket on my recent record when I got hired so you could definitely have a shot. Good luck!
@@ianelbert sounds great bro, keep trucking bro! God bless you bro
@@your_very_best absolutely, have to be on point in everything you do 👍
i want to so this so i can save for flight school ans start flying
I been think about working for them but is it weekly pay?
Yes it is
Do they still have sign up bonus as well?
Thank you sir
Melton?.. never heard of it
Steph Curry and you can pass for brothers man
Would you suggest otr trucking or concrete ready mix driver? I have to make a decision...
If you have a family do mix driver if no family do otr
Hey there
What is this sign in bonus that you have?
Watching this making me regret going to Werner 🤦♂️
We’ll see how it goes tho I haven’t started driving yet
You can always switch if you don’t like it there, but hopefully it goes good for you! It might be better to get your winter driving experience there though, that way you don’t have to worry about all the extra stuff that comes with flatbed at the same time as snow and ice
@@ianelbert I’m gonna do my best to stick it out until I get my experience since I already have something lined up afterwards. Im doing teams so as long as I’m making a minimum of 1200-1500 a week I’ll be ok. If they pay any less then that then I’m going solo cause I don’t see the point of giving up a balanced life if I’m not even making the money I wanna make doing teams. We’ll see tho
He makes no moey think of it 1200-1300 a week before tax is no money when you think of the 8hrs driving trapping the waiting on the load dispact making mistake on thier end its not worth it if a otr or regional is not bringing home after tax 1600-2000 a week find a 9-5
Does that 5k sign on come with a contract ?
No it’s broken up though
Hi Brother
Just I get CDL now how can I join in melton.
so 1200 a week is avg thats not worth it to me when im making 1000 a week doin a class b job that i coome home everyday smh i was thinking 2000 a week thats crazy
i just apply to melton smh damn
1st yr no …after your first yr or team yes…there’s places out there
Do they do a hair, follicle preemployment drug test or just urine?
Is this company only otr or regional to?
so u do get paid during training ?
Yes you do
Nice video bro. Are you a veteran?
Thank you. And no I’m not
Is 32 years old to old to start trucking school?
Not at all! Most of the people in my cdl class were probably around that age
I have to work 2 jobs to make $70k a year and both are dangerous jobs (Armed Security)
Do you be real tired otr?
Damn bro i driving local home every night only about 1k miles a week. Make between 1300 to 1900 a week after taxes. 😮
Can I work for Melton if I’m from
CANADA ?
I think they only hire in the U.S. but you could give them a call and ask
Bro if I take my car to orientation will it be useful to me like would I need it or should I just go through plane
It would be useful but it’s not a necessity. They provide shuttles to and from the hotel/training. The best part about taking your car would be you could easily leave the hotel for food and groceries whenever you want, but there are also shuttles that take you to Walmart. So you definitely don’t need to take your car, but it would be convenient to have
@@ianelbert thanks I start this Monday
Are you company or lease op
Is it hard to pick up the tarp
The small one is about 50lbs and the big ones are about 70lbs. They can be awkward to handle for sure, but not impossible
I was speaking on the phone today with Bryan from Melton. I'm out in Eastern Oregon, he said they pay for travel and lodging to go to Oklahoma for five weeks of training. Is this true? Any advice? Great video. Thanks for your time.
Yes they pay 👍
Yes they pay for travel, lodging, lunch every day during training, and they pay you during training.
Very true. Just completed my 3 weeks with the trainer.
What app did you use?
Yo, it looks like I’m heading to Tulsa this weekend to start training next week. On my application I put that a driver referred me. Will they ask me for your name or driver code at some point? Will they provide you with a bonus? Your videos are one of the main reasons I chosen Melton.
That’s awesome to hear! And yeah I think one you get into orientation you’ll have a chance to put my name down, and I’ll get a referral bonus. Good luck in Tulsa!
Mavrick any updates how's training
Very helpful thanks u so much
Still selling real estate?
Good money but be ready to live on the road is a sacrifices, forget ur family for 1.month
Thanks for your tips
this is net right you dont have to buy your own fuel.
Yes that’s correct. Melton pays for all repairs and fuel
What is your take home pay after all those bonuses ??
10$
Finna switch great video🤘🏾
Thanks man! Best of luck
Which app is that?
Is Melton your first trucking job?
Yes it is
Great video! So..you got a sign on bonus with no previous driving experience? Or did you drive for another company before Melton? Either way that’s good money right there. Be safe out there ✌🏼
Thanks! And yes, I got it with no previous experience. I think experienced drivers got a little more than $5k, but I could be wrong.
Bro I start orientation on April 10th but have a monthly appointment that I can't miss will they work with me on that. What's your name I can give your name as a referral... please respond thanks
How's the weekly miles at Melton? Is there like an average miles you get each week? Is freight slowing down for these winter months? If this is your first job outside of Trucking school, that's damn good money. I'm researching my options as far as going to a company who trains or going to a CDL school. I just hate the idea of putting myself 8-10K in debt to begin with just to go to CDL school. Especially knowing that most only really teach you enough to pass your test.
I probably average around 2,500 miles/ week. It has slowed down recently since winter began, but it’s not a super drastic decline. I believe Melton has a tuition reimbursement program up to a certain amount for CDL school, but of course you have to stay with the company over a specific period of time. Could be worth looking into for your situation.
@Ian Elbert I was looking at their tuition reimbursement. That would help pay for some of it in the end. 2500 miles isn't bad for a week. The decline would suck though. I'm not one that likes to sit still for long.
every state makes you go to cdl school so u nfortunately theres no way around it unless you get a company to pay for it. then your likely to be on the road for weeks at a time
holy smoke........that amount of money made and save......I should retire from being a doctor and just enjoy truck life. No more popping veins on in neck trying to argue with insurance companies for patient procedures because they deem "prevention" unnecessary so my patients have to suffer or sleep with worries until their condition worsen or relapse . x(
Hi there , i want to be truck driver , do you know how can i get CDL-A training free in New Jersey? Thanks lot
It's called PIC look it up, I just got passed on the 20th last Friday... they pay for everything...I live in ocean county
@@jamescarlin569 hello again , sorry to bother you , i searched PIC word but i couldnt find anything ? What should i write on google ? Thanks for help , safe drive ! Take care
@@sadullahbacin1728You need to just download indeed and find companies on there that’ll pay for you to go school then work for them for certain amount of time
How u get a sign on bonus?
Tax bracket is 22%: $3900
Why was $2000 taken out ?
The government takes half of your bonus
I'm going to become a cdl driver within 6 months. My fear is directions. I dnt know north south east west and stuff. Any suggestions a be very helpful
Learn to use and understand a road Atlas, get a good gps, and plan your route ahead of time