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Melton Truck Lines: Pay EXPOSED!! 6 months in review.
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- Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2022
- My 6 month break down. 10/10 would recommend for new drivers, but experienced? Not so much.
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Great video. Only thing I have to add is they now start new drivers at .52cpm, not .60
Headed to Tulsa on the 18th for orientation, your videos have gotten me super excited.
If I said they start at .60 that was a mistake. It was .52 for new drivers when I went there.
It was .60 for new experienced drivers.
Best of luck man!
I really like your videos! You are very honest with your experience with Melton. This is just a recommendation or just a suggestion. Melton does have a driver referral program. I think it would be advantageous for you to put your code or referral link in your description. I think that since you are taking the time to inform people about Melton, and your satisfaction with the company, they might want to work for Melton as well. Your videos could help generate additional income for you.
That’s very true. I have thought about that as well, just haven’t done it. Maybe I should.
Thanks for the kind words and suggestion.
I think you should. I am about earn my cdl next week and already applying for trucking jobs and I have a phone interview tomorrow morning with melton and was looking around for videos on drivers true feelings on driving for melton and u do have a few questions for you
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I worked for Mr Peterson for 17 year was driver of the month and driver of the year in 2012 . Just needed a change now I’m an owner operator thanks Bob
That’s wonderful man.
@10:16 you said drop a comment to answer questions. Here's my question. Oh and I love your videos btw. They're very transparent and honest. I love that. Keep it up man. You definitely earned a new subscriber.
My question is, well it's not really a question, more of a situation. I got my cdl last year in August, been had it for over a year now but as soon as I passed school and got my class A license, I found a job locally where I'm at and the opportunity just felt too good to pass up so I took the job. Job was with a super small llc, paid hourly, good money, home every night, hauled hazmat to customers in the city in class B, straight trucks. Bobtails and 4500s/5500s w/lift gate is all I drove for the past year in a half essentially. Was awesome. But unfortunately the business is not gonna make it, owner is giving up on it so time to move on. I have the cdl license but with no class A/OTR/flatbed experience. I'm looking into a solid company with decent trainers and that actually cares about their drivers. Melton is one of those carriers at the top of my lists. Just feel a little iffy about getting into a combination truck again. I might have to work on my backing, turning maneuvers, etc all over again since I haven't drove a class A vehicle since school. Would you say Melton is great as far as helping me out with the driving as well as teaching me any and everything I need to learn about my truck and the job again so I can be successful out there on the road instead of a F up? Lol. I just want to go to a company with decent trainers and that actually care about their drivers on the road because I research other companies, and there's so many mixed reviews about everything so I don't really know what to believe on the internet. But so far, Meltons one of the companies where I see the least amount of bad reviews or takes from people that actually work/worked for them.
Oh and I'm also a military vet as well...also wanted to know are they a vet friendly company in your opinion? I know it's long but just trying to ask as many questions as possible to ensure if Meltons a solid fit for me. Thx. Hope to hear from ya soon. :)
Dude I had an awesome trainer. I can’t speak for everyone, but I’ve heard great things about our training staff. The flatbed training you get is great foundation, but you’ll learn so much more on the road. There is a mentor program that you can call and get guidance.
It’s vet friendly. I use my Gi bill to do an OJT program and get a BAH allowance every month. I’d 100% recommend Melton to any new driver that wants to do flatbed.
I have VA Healthcare too. I would probably still sign up for the cheapest health insurance plan from Melton or whatever company you decide on in the future. You can get into an an accident and visit civilian ER, but if it’s not categorized as life threatening, you might have to pay the medical bills on your own. Also the VA tends to be minimal in how they handle things beyond primary care and bloodwork.
Good point!
We can use er or urgent care and veterans pick up the tab. I use it every year. 3 times a year
I have used the VA for emergency room visits and overnight stays. I reported it to the VA in a timely manner. One bill was 85k, I paid nothing
They tax the bonus at a high rate, but when you file your tax return, it equals out to what it should be according to what your yearly income is; ie. it's just taxed high until you file your taxes for the year, you'll get some of that tax money back.
Makes sense
What's up, brother. Currently have your videos running while applying for my first job lol Recently got my CDL. Just applying everywhere honestly. Just trying to understand how you get so many days off per month? Can you go home whenever you choose to with Melton? Thanks for the videos.
You earn 1 day off for every week you are out at Melton. So if I stay out 3 weeks, I get 3 days off.
They also had (May still have it I’m not sure) an incentive program in place were for every 3 weeks you stay out consecutively, you earn an extra ho time day OR you could cash out that day for 200 bucks.
So if I stay out 12 weeks that’s 12 regular days. Plus 4 road warrior days.
cool seeing you again I either talk to you before or right after this video at the loves I’m headed to Minnesota to some snow is gonna be fun wherever
It was right before this video. Good to see you and the pup man! Enjoy that snow and be safe
Nice spreadsheet. I have been trying to figure out a better way to setup a sheet for me. But i am so terrible with it.
Thanks. I’m still not happy with mine. Change it up every so often
For me otr isn't it. Finding a regional home every weekend and even throughout the week and still making good money has reignited my love for trucking. Dont run very many miles but I almost always net 1300-1600 a week. I recommend home weekends jobs. Especially for us military drivers that have already been gone several years
Yeah I’ve been looking at Wylie. They have a Texas regional lane. Home on weekend for a reset basically.
@@aKEPsoul I've heard great things from that company
@@aryanrisner as have I. I am just trying to get my first year done as it’ll help me negotiate compensation.
@@aKEPsoul oh yeah and first year being flatbed helps too. I was doing heavy haul woodchips from day 1 until my 6 months. Now I'm flatbed but don't quite have enough experience to control my pay rate lol. Wylie is on my list
@@aryanrisner I won’t need health insurance as I am covered by the VA. So that’s roughly .04-.05 cpm that I should make as it’s savings elsewhere.
I was a road recruiter for them back in the day. Melton took me almost right out of school. They had a top notch securement program back in 2012 and josh and pax took me under there wing. I still regard melton as my best big box carrier
Great info man I'm really hoping to get in with melton truck lines been talking with the recruiter. I graduate next week March 3 and hopefully get the ball rolling soon after and really glad they have a pet policy if you can give a little more info on how the process works for orientation and pet policy
I have an orientation video on the page and working on a pet video
Hows it going you get on with melton?
Thank you man very thorough
Do Melton's trucks come equipped with APUs?
hey bro! new subscriber! Does Melton train people to get there cdl. ? i have my permit currently!
That’s a good question. I believe so, but that’s a question better suited for a recruiter.
Hey man great channel. I fly out next Monday to begin orientation with Melton. One question, how does 2,323 miles @ $0.52/per + $25 = $907.74 gross?
.14 cents of the 52 is per diem. So it’s really 2323 x .38 then 25 along with any extra pay I may have gotten.
what was the training pay for recent grads and how long was the training program before hitting standard pay
Does Melton require you to have steal toe boots during orientation? I've seen a lot of videos where trainees are wearing regular shoes.
It is a requirement, and I would recommend, but there were people without them in my class.
I have heard folks being sent home if they did not have them. I didn’t see that in person though
Not saying this is the case for those videos, but I wear some new balance sneakers that have an alloy toe for my current job. If I decide to go with melton, I'm hoping the shoes would be ok. Spent 22 years in the Navy wearing steel toe boots, and the shoes are just more comfortable.
does seem worth it to do otr when you can get 2500-2700 miles home weekend at different companies.
I do agree.
Thanks for the honest videos. Could you explain a little bit more on hometime. It seems like you are getting some good time off for OTR. Do they let you take a little more than advertised? I thought it was 1 day per week out. So how is it working for you? Good explain please. Thank you
I typically stay out 8-10 weeks. At 9 weeks that’s 9 days plus 3 extra days due to a program called road warrior. Every 3 weeks you’re out, you earn an additional day or can cash that day in for 200 bucks. I also had some extra days from previous road warrior days I didn’t use.
@@aKEPsoul thanks for the explanation. That’s a long time out but at least you get the extra days tacked on. Are you happy with the general length of haul and “work flow”. I’m just debating whether I should get back into flatbed and would like to go with Melton. I have 2 months flat experience 4 years ago and had to leave trucking all together due to life circumstances. I was basically doing short runs and spending more time securing and tarping than making money. Just curious if you still feel like flatbed is worth it financially to you? Thanks
@@wolfpack9688 I’m actually planning on doing a video about this today.
Long story short: everyone has different financial needs. For me my 1st year in trucking has been great. Melton has been wonderful.
However if you have 4 yrs experience and want to go flatbed, look into E. W. Wylie. If you’re in Texas, look into Lone Star Transportation.
@@wolfpack9688 I’m terms of staying out, that’s just a personal thing. There have been weeks I’ve tarped 4 times even while staying out that long.
I still recommend Melton to anyone interested, but not if money is your main focus.
@@aKEPsoul I appreciate the facts. I hear you there. Money can’t be primary desire at first. I’m definitely looking down the road flatbed as well. Be safe and looking forward to your videos.
I made 60 k one year but I was working 12 hour days and nights six days a week it sucked ass
Damn man.
Can you have a headset on while driving
Yes. I had a blue parrot
@@aKEPsoul ty for responding
Do you know what experience they require in the last three years? Been at home for the last three years with my wife going through her cancer treatments. Have 28 years otr prior to that flatbed, reefer and van.
They hire new drivers, so I don’t think you’d have to worry about the 3 year window.
Are they still using the three piece tarps or did they switch to the two peice ones like most other flatbed companies have?
We still lug around the 3 piece tarps sadly.
Do you get any compensation when you’re broke down? Do you get a loaner truck while it’s in the shop?
You get shop pay if you’re in the shop for more than 24 hours. I believe it’s 50 or 75/day. Could be wrong.
No loaner truck. I’ve heard of guys getting a different truck if they’re down longer than 10 days.
Id like to OTR flatbed, I have 10 years local, But everything is auto trans, I prefer a 10 speed and would like to learn 13
Melton is all automatic. You’d have to decide to sacrifice the stick for the otr experiences.
@@aKEPsoul Right on, bet it won’t be long before them trucks have showers in them, that would be a game changer, cheers.
@@Edaloy27 imagine that! Haha. Cheers. Be safe!
In Your Honest Opinion Who Would You Say Out Of •Melton,•E.W. Wylie Or •Hunt Transportation?
That depends. What’s your experience level? 1 yr will equal .58 at Melton .59 at Wylie .64 at Hunt
Hunt has a dedicated equipment lane that looks great. Wylie has a Texas regional lane that would work great for me. Melton is just OTR. All 3 companies have similar benefits packages. Hunt has a terminal close to the house, which is an added benefit for me. Hard to say. If I had to chose, at 1 year of experience I’d go with Wylie and negotiate .62 cpm as they wouldn’t have to pay for a health insurance plan for me.
If you have no experience Melton will be your only option. The other two require experience.
Thankyou!Ive Been Wondering Why Is Hunt So High,Compared To The Others.Is It Maybe Less Miles?I Always See Melton & Wylie But Not Really Hunt.Hunt Does Sound Good Though!
I Wonder Why Is Melton Also Two Or Three Weeks Of Securement Training,While Only One Week @ The Others.Is It A Superior Training?Or It Really Doesn’t Matter,You Learn As You Go Along.
@@asiatic_soldier5507 Hunt is a smaller company. I believe under 500 trucks. Melton has 1500. I’m not sure how many Wylie has. I’d hunt has the dedicated equipment lane open when I’m ready to find something else, I’ll probably roll that way. 2k miles a week. 62 cpm (64 cpm for OTR) then Crete benefits as that is the parent company. Wylie is solid based off talking to other drivers. As is Hunt. There are so many options man. Gotta do your research. You can’t go wrong with Melton though. Great starter company, but I don’t think it’s for me long term
How long are u usually out. I have orientation April 10 and I'm scared as fuk because I need to be home at least 3 days a month on certain days will they work with me
I’m out roughly 8 weeks. Is it for the guard? Military they’ll 100% get you home for drill. Otherwise you can run a 3 week out 3 day home cycle.
hey man im also a vet and your videos are pushing me to apply, what are the trucks governed at?
Come on. Governed at 68
@@aKEPsoul thats 68 on pedal? sick
@@dbo809 yessir
What’s your take on females driving for Melton ? I’m currently in driving school . Will I start out with 52cpm?
I know a few great flatbed drivers who are women. If you can handle the weight of the tarps, it’ll be fine.
Yes you will unless pay has changed which I don’t think it has
Hello,
It’s 05/03/2023. Are you still at Melton? I’m trying to figure out where to go. Thank you!
Yes I’m still here. Currently on vacation. Melton is a good company. Just finished my 1 year review video if you wanted to get my most recent thoughts.
Thank you sir.
@@aKEPsoul Thanks for the reply. Stay safe out there. Mike
How are your gross and net amounts the same??
Per diem pretty much makes up the difference.
You seem cool as hell!! Are you a power lifter? Do you eat a lot while lifting?? They have regional?
They do have regional but I had a bad experience on it.
I no longer power lift, but I have in the past.
Bro I eat a lot in general lmao.
@@aKEPsoul really May I ask how bad?
@@stevo6891 didn’t get home as excepted. I elected to go home every weekend and that did not happen. I also never knew if I was getting hole for the full weekend. Or just Saturday or only Sunday. I couldn’t make any plans for the weekend. It defeated the whole purpose of getting home on the weekends. They only guarantee a 34 hour reset at the house.
So if you get home at 6 pm on Friday you may be leaving Sunday afternoon.
@@aKEPsoul so do you like them? Is flat bed hard? You use chains??
@@aKEPsoul I’m from Pennsylvania Pittsburgh
Sup man so what’s the max days you could get in a row off?
In theory, unlimited.
But understand you have to work 7 days straight for 1 day off. Also, these are not paid.
You get 7 paid vacation days days after you’re there 1 year. I believe at 2 years it goes to 14 paid vacation days and 21 at 5 years. (Could be wrong on the timeline)
So say you work everyday for 40 weeks.
You would have 40 days off (unpaid).
Thanks man
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How old are their trucks and are they automatic/ manual or both?
Automatic only and they are on a 4 year cycle, but I got a new truck
Newer*
Does melton have in cab cams
Yes.
Hey man. I got a few questions for you about Melton. I know this is 2022 and it's now January 2024. Hopefully you get this
Ask away! I’ll do my best to answer. Some things may have changed
@aKEPsoul I was hoping to find out if Melton has a CDL class for newbies? I have no cdl experience but I read on the site that they have a OJT program for veterans. So I was wondering if that meant the have a CDL class I can attend
@@moschvids5694 they don’t have a class to get your CDL.
The OJT program is a VA apprenticeship that basically gives you a stipend ( to help financially at first as you won’t be making a ton early on) it starts at 100% (depending on benefit eligibility) and drops 20% every 6 months.
You would need to have a class A CDL before going to Melton. Being a veteran, I’d recommend troops into transportation. That’s what I did. Good program and the go bill pays for it.
@aKEPsoul Hey man. I wanna say thank you a lot for telling me about Melton and Troops into Transportation. I start the class in April at Fort Hood
@@moschvids5694 that’s awesome man. There was an instructor there named Dustin. He was awesome.
Hey do melton have a terminal in El Paso
Yea
I was in Birmingham when this dude turned his truck in.....remember these guys make money from driver referrals.
There is a referral bonus, but that’s not why I made these videos.
I’m no longer at Melton either.
Why was the first week 300$ short if .52x2323 is $1207?
Good question. I’m not sure. Personally, I only look at my statements for these videos.
Went back and looked at it. So between taxes and my standard deductions, that’s about 300 bucks. I didn’t have much extra pay to that week.
@Kep on Truckin! but I thought gross pay doesn't include taxes taken out. So gross should be $1207 plus the 25 dollar extra pay which would be $1232 for the total gross pay for week 1. Was that a typo?.
Pay is terrible to be out all those days, for the pay like this u should be home every weekend
Yeah it’s all relative man. I’m home every weekend now.
Pay: 11:04
u got to be there 10 yrs bro to get 68cpm runnin flatbed fucc that. company im at give u 65cpm out tha door plus $30 a load tarp or not. i got pay stubs for proof i take home 2k almost erry week after tax. ohh and no drop n hooks no gettn stucc wit shitty equipment
That’s a pretty nice gif man. I found the next adventure for me. I’ll be running Texas regional. Starting at .62 cpm
@@aKEPsoul thats dope bro, aint bad. i did a regional gig before. wasnt worth it man. i ran almost 3k miles a week. only ended up gettn paid for bout half of em. than goin home for 34s is terrible. home saturday morning than leaving on a monday 2am to b on time smh. like i said man shoot me your email if your lookn to run all 48 make 65cpm be able to drive 70 and keep your equipment. i can send pay stubs of gross and net to prove to u. right no im on my way to eagle pass sittin in jarrell came from chicago than im shooting down laredo for a load that goes to charolette. soo tha miles are here bro. o yea only a one time deposit of 250 for ya dog to ride
@@412hwc I’ll think about it man. I’d be out Monday at 4 and home on Friday. Avg 2400 miles a week. Those numbers work for me. If things don’t end up working out, I’ll hit you up bro
@@aKEPsoul yea i mean i done pulled round trips from milwalkee to la, we run every where, i kno u hate tha east coast well north east and ill be honest. i usually only see that area when its time to go home u kno. we run litteraly every where bro i delivered in downtown miami than got a load from tha port going to denver. soo yea if your into really exploring u wud like it here, i done put this trucc on a damn boat already in charleston sc to go to one of them lil islands
@@412hwc yeah I don’t have any intention on staying OTR. I don’t get as much downtown to go explore things as I thought I would, so I’ll just go regional and be able to go fish/golf on the weekends again.
May just get out of it completely and go back into operations. I’m not sure yet man.
Are you paid every Friday
Yes
Melton is the running rabbit.
It used to be.
So u don't pay taxes?
How is your gross n net almost rhe same ?
@@southwest1118 per diem plan
Where does your dog sleep at? Can the dog fit in the bed?
She’s trained to sleep at my feet.
@@aKEPsoul thanks my dog usually sleeps at my side would that be possible?
@@russelljconquerslifehawkey yes. It will be cramped but Ellie has slept on my side sometimes