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Thanksgiving Options on the Road
Truck drivers make Thanksgiving happen. Every year, drivers deliver millions of turkeys, sides, and desserts to grocery stores and restaurants across the country to ensure that everyone can celebrate with their families. What about the drivers? Often, it can be...
How Much Do Flatbed Drivers Make?
Expected Pay As a flatbed driver The trucking industry offers a variety of ways in which drivers are paid. The difference in pay depends on different factors for each company and each mode of transportation. Melton offers cent per mile pay based on verifiable...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer AwarenessOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBreast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy....
Ways to Stay Connected with Family as an Over the Road Driver
Having an OTR truck driving job has plenty of perks and benefits; your days are never the same, you get to travel all over the country, you get excellent pay and benefits, and the sights you get to see along the way make for great stories. Sharing those stories with...
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...
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...
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...
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...