I’m going back too trucking I use too make 1800 a week I can save 1250 a week I’m not renewing my lease I’m gonna buy a lil rv and stay in there when I’m off work no more apartment bills
hey, can you explain to me how driving road test like? i heard you to have read and say road sign or something. love if you explain more details thanks!
Good for you. It's very rare that people your age have a plan for the future- let alone a long distance financial plan. I didn't, and it's difficult trying to start one later in life. I still think owning a business is the best option- I never have and never would invest in the stock market or anything along those lines. For me, my truck is and has always been an asset, I've made over 100K with it and I only have 110K miles on it and its paid off. I could still sell it for 36K used (a 1 ton diesel) but why? Those things come in handy for a variety of reasons. I'm going to try OTR for a season, not sure how long that will last though. With my expenses now, I'm aiming as saving 20k my first year- I have 2 residences at least for the rest of this year. Enjoy Melton and be careful. There's so much more to flatbed than I ever thought, but it does seem worthwhile and fulfilling in more ways than one. Thanks for the advice and examples.
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing that, I’ve definitely considered getting my own truck one day, I know there’s a lot of money to be made in the owner/op world. That’s something I will certainly look more into as my career progresses
Ian I love your quilt hanging. Can I ask who made it for you? I also quilt and would love to make a small hanging fir my grandson who is with Melton and soon to go over the road with a trainer
@@ianelbert he already has one that is for a bed it's game of thrones fabric but I also love your and would love to make one similar to yours! Be safe Ian I am sure your Nana worries about you on the road as I worry about my grandson
Have you ran across any veterans using the apprenticeship/on the job training program Melton offers? Or know anything about it in general? I know you get BAH which is an extra $1600 a month. I’m a recently separated Marine and deciding between Melton and Knight Transportation.
I do not know much about the veterans program, but I have heard from others that it is very good. There should be some information on that on the melton website
For the backing test, what kind of backing did they have y’all do and did y’all get unlimited pull ups and GOALS? I had to offset, parallel and straight line for my test at the dps
I did 90’s and a 45. You do get unlimited pull ups and looks, in fact it’s encouraged that you GOAL. The instructors will look at you like you’re being safe and smart, which you would be. Don’t be like me and back into the concrete barrier then get yelled at😂 definitely GOAL
Do you still pay your car insurance with limited time to drive your car? And where do you keep your car? That’s one of my issues before I leave for orientation.
Right after I left this comment Melton texted me to do the interview haha. Also good stuff bro I can you will be successful in life keep up the good work.
Thank you! And yeah still gotta pay insurance, but I keep my car at a Melton terminal that’s sorta close to where I live. They let you keep it there as long as you want and it’s free
I'm seriously considering going OTR. I got a local job now with a Class B License but with inflation, I'm living paycheck to paycheck. My only other issue is finding a company that will train me. I have my Class A Permit but trying to afford the necessary schooling on your own is nearly impossible.
I hear ya it’s definitely a challenge. I don’t know any off the top of my head but there some companies out there that will pay for your class A. You usually just have to agree to work for them for X amount of time after you get it. They might not pay a whole lot more than you get now, but the class A will open a lot of opportunities for you later on.
@@davidgrant8994 I’d say if OTR is what you want to do then go wherever you can get your foot in the door. If you’re willing to work hard the money is there
@@ianelbert I appreciate it. That's my intention. I'd like to go straight to Flatbed which is why I was looking into Melton because i see Melton trucks around here often. Though Melton doesn't have a training program unfortunately. At least not that covers me. I figured go somewhere for a year and get the knowledge and skills and then decide if I want to stay there or move to another company.
@@davidgrant8994 if possible and only if, pull out a loan or put it on credit but be mindful about it. I took out a 6k loan for school In San Diego. Im on the same boat here I don’t have much in expenses just rent and the first thing I’m doing when I get into melton is paying the loan off.
I applied and they flew me out that same week. Once you’re in Tulsa it’s 2 weeks of paid orientation, then 3ish weeks with a trainer OTR. Then you get your own truck and start and start driving on your own
Yeah, a lot of his more recent stuff isn’t as good and a lot more speculative I’d say. But rich das poor dad is undeniably one of the best personal finance books you can read. If all you ever did was apply the knowledge from that book you’d do just fine in life, financially.
I’m going back too trucking I use too make 1800 a week I can save 1250 a week I’m not renewing my lease I’m gonna buy a lil rv and stay in there when I’m off work no more apartment bills
Good luck brotha
I like this! I plan on doing the same thing headed to Melton soon as well.
That’s awesome! An extra $50k in your pocket is always nice haha
Thanks for the info i been on the road 2 years made lot but spent lot 😂
Thinking hard about Melton, thanks for all your videos. What sunglasses are those btw?
They’re Oakley. I’m not sure what model exactly
hey, can you explain to me how driving road test like? i heard you to have read and say road sign or something. love if you explain more details thanks!
When you were outside in chapter 2 it was a little noisy but you were clear and understandable. Just letting you know it wasn't as bad as you thought.
Thanks 👍
Good for you. It's very rare that people your age have a plan for the future- let alone a long distance financial plan. I didn't, and it's difficult trying to start one later in life.
I still think owning a business is the best option- I never have and never would invest in the stock market or anything along those lines.
For me, my truck is and has always been an asset, I've made over 100K with it and I only have 110K miles on it and its paid off. I could still sell it for 36K used (a 1 ton diesel) but why? Those things come in handy for a variety of reasons.
I'm going to try OTR for a season, not sure how long that will last though. With my expenses now, I'm aiming as saving 20k my first year- I have 2 residences at least for the rest of this year.
Enjoy Melton and be careful. There's so much more to flatbed than I ever thought, but it does seem worthwhile and fulfilling in more ways than one. Thanks for the advice and examples.
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing that, I’ve definitely considered getting my own truck one day, I know there’s a lot of money to be made in the owner/op world. That’s something I will certainly look more into as my career progresses
Saving then growing. Save on biggest expense home, car, insurance and sometimes shopping or eating out
Ian I love your quilt hanging. Can I ask who made it for you? I also quilt and would love to make a small hanging fir my grandson who is with Melton and soon to go over the road with a trainer
Thank you, my Nana made it for me! That’s funny, he’d have a quilt from his grandma just like I do haha
@@ianelbert he already has one that is for a bed it's game of thrones fabric but I also love your and would love to make one similar to yours! Be safe Ian I am sure your Nana worries about you on the road as I worry about my grandson
@@nancyalberghini9830 thanks! And yes I’ll stay safe out here
@@ianelbert I will continue to follow your journey
Have you ran across any veterans using the apprenticeship/on the job training program Melton offers? Or know anything about it in general? I know you get BAH which is an extra $1600 a month.
I’m a recently separated Marine and deciding between Melton and Knight Transportation.
I do not know much about the veterans program, but I have heard from others that it is very good. There should be some information on that on the melton website
For the backing test, what kind of backing did they have y’all do and did y’all get unlimited pull ups and GOALS? I had to offset, parallel and straight line for my test at the dps
I did 90’s and a 45. You do get unlimited pull ups and looks, in fact it’s encouraged that you GOAL. The instructors will look at you like you’re being safe and smart, which you would be. Don’t be like me and back into the concrete barrier then get yelled at😂 definitely GOAL
@@ianelbert do they teach you how to do it first tho ? Cause I’m Texas we only offset and parallel and ofc straight line back
@@specccco4428 yeah they’ll show you a good technique to use, and they’ll talk you through it a couple times
Do you still pay your car insurance with limited time to drive your car? And where do you keep your car? That’s one of my issues before I leave for orientation.
Right after I left this comment Melton texted me to do the interview haha.
Also good stuff bro I can you will be successful in life keep up the good work.
Thank you! And yeah still gotta pay insurance, but I keep my car at a Melton terminal that’s sorta close to where I live. They let you keep it there as long as you want and it’s free
I'm seriously considering going OTR. I got a local job now with a Class B License but with inflation, I'm living paycheck to paycheck. My only other issue is finding a company that will train me. I have my Class A Permit but trying to afford the necessary schooling on your own is nearly impossible.
I hear ya it’s definitely a challenge. I don’t know any off the top of my head but there some companies out there that will pay for your class A. You usually just have to agree to work for them for X amount of time after you get it. They might not pay a whole lot more than you get now, but the class A will open a lot of opportunities for you later on.
@@ianelbert I'm looking into Prime Inc for their training program. I live in Maine and many companies won't hire from Maine at all.
@@davidgrant8994 I’d say if OTR is what you want to do then go wherever you can get your foot in the door. If you’re willing to work hard the money is there
@@ianelbert I appreciate it. That's my intention. I'd like to go straight to Flatbed which is why I was looking into Melton because i see Melton trucks around here often. Though Melton doesn't have a training program unfortunately. At least not that covers me. I figured go somewhere for a year and get the knowledge and skills and then decide if I want to stay there or move to another company.
@@davidgrant8994 if possible and only if, pull out a loan or put it on credit but be mindful about it.
I took out a 6k loan for school In San Diego.
Im on the same boat here I don’t have much in expenses just rent and the first thing I’m doing when I get into melton is paying the loan off.
Most of truck driver retired Brook
Which mint app is it?
Nevermind. Found it
How long is the hiring process?
I applied and they flew me out that same week. Once you’re in Tulsa it’s 2 weeks of paid orientation, then 3ish weeks with a trainer OTR. Then you get your own truck and start and start driving on your own
@@ianelbert how much was the training pay? Before and after going out with a trainer
@@ianelbert What! They FLEW you out!😮
@@dapro2524 yep! They pay for you to get out there, and for a hotel for you to stay in during orientation.
@@ianelbert do you know if they train at the Laredo terminal or is the Tulsa the main one?
Robert Kiyosaki gets a lotta hate but I've read 4 or 5 of his books and it'll definitely improve your financial IQ.
Yeah, a lot of his more recent stuff isn’t as good and a lot more speculative I’d say. But rich das poor dad is undeniably one of the best personal finance books you can read. If all you ever did was apply the knowledge from that book you’d do just fine in life, financially.