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Perks of Flatbed Trucking
Flatbed trucking is commonly viewed as one of the most challenging types of truck driving jobs in the industry due to the physical demand and unique skills that are required. Flatbed drivers must work in all types of weather conditions, lift heavy tarps, and secure...
Everything You Need to Know About Melton’s Flatbed Training Program
Flatbed trucking can often be an intimidating field to enter, especially when it comes to clarifying the training process. Entry level CDL drivers may ask themselves, “Is flatbed trucking easier?” or “What do I need to know about flatbed trucking?”. With the physical...
Fears of Flatbed
Tarping & Securing Your Own Loads Flatbed drivers haul a wide variety of commodities that can’t fit or don’t make sense to place in an enclosed trailer, such as: steel, lumber, building materials, and large machinery to name a few. It’s the driver’s responsibility...
Top Military Friendly Trucking Companies
In addition to Melton, there are various trucking companies that offer special programs and benefits for veterans and transitioning service members. At the end of this article, we've provided a quick visual breakdown of the main features in each company's program. The...
The Importance of Working Veterans in the Trucking Industry
Veteran employment and military-to-civilian career transitions are an ongoing challenge that demands attention in our country. Luckily, the trucking industry plays a large role in ensuring our veterans receive suitable careers upon completing their service. Qualities...
The Importance of Driver Feedback
Driver happiness is key to maintaining a low driver turnover rate and delivering quality service. Listening to driver feedback not only allows drivers to voice their opinions, but also allows carriers to better understand what is going on through a driver’s...
8 Ways to Keep Your Semi-Truck Clean This Spring
Spring is leaping its way in and it is time to get out of the winter funk and breathe in the fresh air. Over-the-road drivers are out for weeks at a time and can travel back and forth across the country, so it is difficult to know what should be kept in the...