Part 2 of my day from my previous video. Picking up, securing, and hauling some lumber If you’re interested in joining Melton here’s my referral link 👉 intelliapp.dri...
I pulled for Melton 15 years ago as an owner op. Things were great until economy started to devour everything along with fuel prices so I had to move on to somewhere else because Bob was not willing to pay more than he was. Very good drivers and staff.
It takes a while. Especially when you’re starting out and every load is new and different. I’d say it took me 5-7 months until I was comfortable in most situations
I do, but if there’s anything I’m unsure about I’ll double check with my atlas to see if the route it gives me is good. Or sometimes I’ll even go on the states d.o.t. Website that I’m in and triple check. I still would recommend getting a truck GPS, but so far I’ve been okay without one. I just have to take extra care when trip planning
@@specccco4428 I use my phone GPS first and cross reference that route with my atlas and the route suggestion Melton sends with each load. And yeah they teach you the basics of how to use an Atlas during orientation
I’m not familiar with LP permits. But melton does have a program that will help you get any extra credentials that you can use while working here (Hazmat, TWIC, and passport) those are the only ones I know about, but there could be more that I’m not aware of
Thanks for your driving insights. Preciate ya!
I pulled for Melton 15 years ago as an owner op. Things were great until economy started to devour everything along with fuel prices so I had to move on to somewhere else because Bob was not willing to pay more than he was. Very good drivers and staff.
In orientation at Melton now! Lovin your videos so far
Thank you! I’m working on making more. I just replaced my camera since it broke
I like watching you secure
Can we choose to drive a stick shift instead of automatic?
How long did it take you to feel comfortable with with load securement
It takes a while. Especially when you’re starting out and every load is new and different. I’d say it took me 5-7 months until I was comfortable in most situations
When you are securing, that only cuts into your 14 hr day and not 11 hrs of driving right?
Yes that’s correct 👍
Are they keeping you guys busy are you guys just sitting
They got me running constantly when I’m out 🛻💨
Do you use your iphone maps everytime? I heard its dangerous cause of bridges.
I do, but if there’s anything I’m unsure about I’ll double check with my atlas to see if the route it gives me is good. Or sometimes I’ll even go on the states d.o.t. Website that I’m in and triple check. I still would recommend getting a truck GPS, but so far I’ve been okay without one. I just have to take extra care when trip planning
@@ianelbert so you trip pan in a actual atlas book, does melton teach you that ? I'm going next monday to melton
@@specccco4428 I use my phone GPS first and cross reference that route with my atlas and the route suggestion Melton sends with each load. And yeah they teach you the basics of how to use an Atlas during orientation
Does Melton help you with your LP permit
I’m not familiar with LP permits. But melton does have a program that will help you get any extra credentials that you can use while working here (Hazmat, TWIC, and passport) those are the only ones I know about, but there could be more that I’m not aware of
@@ianelbert he probably means Learners Permit/CDL... are they a training company?
@@cattywampusmcdoogle ah yeah! Well no melton does not have a program to train for your CDL. You must have one prior to joining the company
Is that an automatic? Smh.
It’s all we got over here unfortunately. I’ll be a super trucker like you one day
Don't tip over bruh putting Delmar driving school on the map gonna start calling you Ole Tipsy.
Does Melton help you with your LP permit
@@lonewolftrucker3955 why do you say that ? I’m going to start there soon
Should I quit us foods and join melton flatbed. I make about 100k a year in food service