Also if you go hit up thrift shops or look online you can score super cheap or free blankets and stuff they make a lot better padding than carboard or old tarps. I found like 6 big quilts that were really stained and dirty for free that i used for padding.
I picked up a load of this stuff going from outside Chicago to Fort Worth a couple of months ago. Pretty much impossible to 100% protect the tarps unless you’re rolling with a ton of packing blankets. Used all the padding I had, still ended up sliding off and ripping my tarps.
I’m not sure but I don’t see why they make you tarp that stuff. And they shud be forced to ship it with all those sharp edges covered themselves. Just my thoughts.
Yeah idk why it’s tarped either, they have tons of it just sitting outside lol. It would be awesome if it was pre padded cause it’s a pain to try and cover every single sharp spot
I really like the videos. Do you generally have the ability to load up on healthy groceries every 5 to 7 days while OTR for Melton? Thank you in advance for any response.
I flipping hate EMJ the loads were always so crazy when I was doing flatbed at system trans, but it wasnt this stuff just really an assortment of random metal beams and shit.
If you work at melton they have tons of it for free at any terminal. Just ask someone in the inspection bay where it’s at. Other than that I think you’d just have to get lucky and find some at a shipper/cons or buy some
@@ianelbert Good to know. Good to see you back at Melton. I chose Melton because of your videos. I just finished orientation and will be heading to my trainers truck right after Christmas.
@@sonofgod6389 If you have a basic understanding of maneuvering a truck, and show you’re willing and able to learn you’ll be just fine. I personally didn’t find it difficult, but about half of every orientation class fails. Mostly due to drug tests or having a bad attitude, from what I’ve seen.
@@sonofgod6389 If you have a basic understanding of maneuvering a truck, and show you’re willing and able to learn you’ll be just fine. I personally didn’t find it difficult, but about half of every orientation class fails. Mostly due to drug tests or having a bad attitude, from what I’ve seen.
Yeah it’s been a great company in my experience. We don’t do any heavy haul, but we’ll occasionally get “small” oversized loads that aren’t super crazy. As far as getting started in flatbed tho, you’ll learn to do everything the right way so it’s a good place to start if you want to open doors to get into heavy haul
Driver and front facing. It’s not a constant live video though, it only records 10 seconds before, and after, of a high G force event such as a crash or slamming on brakes
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I noticed everytime I see a video of a truck backing , random car NPCs spawn out of nowhere 😂
"I enjoy the cold for a day or two, and then I get over it". Spoken like a true Texan
Just got a call from Melton for a prehire. I look forward to hopefully working with them after I get my Cdl classes done! 👏
Best flatbed tutorial I've seen so far.
I was just there Friday and they had guys helping me tarp. I was so grateful for that lol
You are such a solid OTR guy...figured you might get bored with oil field! Roll safe out there!
Thanks! And yeah I enjoy flatbed OTR
Also if you go hit up thrift shops or look online you can score super cheap or free blankets and stuff they make a lot better padding than carboard or old tarps. I found like 6 big quilts that were really stained and dirty for free that i used for padding.
Two things...
1. Glad to see you back here at Melton. 👍
2. Good to see you in a real truck now. Kenworth 😁
Be safe, Merry Christmas
Haha yeah I like my new KW, Merry Christmas!
What’s it like driving those spread axles ? Especially backing?
Are all the Melton trailers spreads ?
@JD10spd yes all are spread. On the step decks. You can close the axels at times. It just takes a little patience, and you'll be fine.
Thanks guys. Have a good holiday and be safe out there. Cheers!!
Dammm bro this JoJo who was in your group the talk dark skin guy. You still there 👏 keep doing your thing.
just found your channel inspiring me to become a driver when i turn 21
Tarping is always fun. Especially when it's windy lol.
That load tore up my tarps. Not nearly enough padding for it all. I hate that place 😂
Lots of cool stuff, Enjoy the Holidays 🎉
I picked up a load of this stuff going from outside Chicago to Fort Worth a couple of months ago. Pretty much impossible to 100% protect the tarps unless you’re rolling with a ton of packing blankets. Used all the padding I had, still ended up sliding off and ripping my tarps.
You ever deliver in southern Arizona Nogales I always see Melton trucks down here
I’m not sure but I don’t see why they make you tarp that stuff. And they shud be forced to ship it with all those sharp edges covered themselves. Just my thoughts.
Yeah idk why it’s tarped either, they have tons of it just sitting outside lol. It would be awesome if it was pre padded cause it’s a pain to try and cover every single sharp spot
Damn makes me wanna go back to Melton idk why 🤣
Do it and put me down for that recruiting bonus😂
😂 if I do I will fasho but you gotta buy me some food at the Melton terminal 🤣
@@cellycel7528 haha deal 🤝
Dang man, not the brand new tarps! I ripped a few holes in mine on my last load too, waiting for a dry day to patch them up.
Me too but everywhere they send me now is raining lol
How many ppl did not make it through the training you went to?
I really like the videos. Do you generally have the ability to load up on healthy groceries every 5 to 7 days while OTR for Melton? Thank you in advance for any response.
Yeah most Walmarts allow truck parking, so you can definitely manage to load up once a week
Do you recommend the Laredo Tx terminal🤔
I flipping hate EMJ the loads were always so crazy when I was doing flatbed at system trans, but it wasnt this stuff just really an assortment of random metal beams and shit.
Why'd you leave the oil fields?
Where did you get the tarp you used for padding? All I have are moving blankets and they're full of holes now
If you work at melton they have tons of it for free at any terminal. Just ask someone in the inspection bay where it’s at. Other than that I think you’d just have to get lucky and find some at a shipper/cons or buy some
Can you make a truck tour video ?
How long does it normally take u for pre trip and tapping before u hit the road and watch are u using to hold ur camera while recording
Thanks for the video.. how much do the meltom tarps weigh and how do you get them on tall loads like this one?
The black tarp weighs about 75lbs and the blue ones are about 95lbs. For tall loads the forklift operator will usually put them up there for you
Are you using truckers path on your phone along with the truck GPS?
Yeah, I use trucker path, Google maps and my atlas for trip planning
@@ianelbert Good to know. Good to see you back at Melton. I chose Melton because of your videos. I just finished orientation and will be heading to my trainers truck right after Christmas.
Do you still live out of the truck ?
Sure do. No rent = more money in my pocket
How many miles do u have per week?
2,688 last week. 2,469 this week. On average overall I’d say it’s about 2,500
@@ianelbert do u think melton orientation and training is hard? Or they can fail people?
@@sonofgod6389 If you have a basic understanding of maneuvering a truck, and show you’re willing and able to learn you’ll be just fine. I personally didn’t find it difficult, but about half of every orientation class fails. Mostly due to drug tests or having a bad attitude, from what I’ve seen.
@@sonofgod6389 If you have a basic understanding of maneuvering a truck, and show you’re willing and able to learn you’ll be just fine. I personally didn’t find it difficult, but about half of every orientation class fails. Mostly due to drug tests or having a bad attitude, from what I’ve seen.
Hey man, I have 6 months otr dry van experience with knight. Would you recommend Melton to get into flatbed? I want to do heavy haul eventually.
Yeah it’s been a great company in my experience. We don’t do any heavy haul, but we’ll occasionally get “small” oversized loads that aren’t super crazy. As far as getting started in flatbed tho, you’ll learn to do everything the right way so it’s a good place to start if you want to open doors to get into heavy haul
@@ianelbert Heck yeah thank you bro I'll check em out, dry van is too boring haha. Keep up the great work.
Do melton have driver facing cameras
Driver and front facing. It’s not a constant live video though, it only records 10 seconds before, and after, of a high G force event such as a crash or slamming on brakes
@@ianelbert oh ok thanks cuz I heard stories that they spy and try to write u up for anything
@@ianelbert how does it know to record 10 seconds before something happens kek
Hey does Melton do Urine Drug Testing or BOTH Urine and Hair testing?
Both urine and hair testing
Thanks a lot I really appreciate it@@ianelbert
Ur regional or no?
No I’m OTR
Pretty sure an OF account is pending… 🥵🥵🥵