Military & Veterans
Best Trucking Company for Veterans
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of Melton Employees are Veterans/Former Military Members
Apprenticeship Program & On-the-Job Flatbed Training for Veterans – Military Friendly Truck Driving Company
With over 30% of Melton employees having served in the military, we are always looking to hire veterans and active duty reservists. Melton veteran driving jobs offer on-the-job flatbed training, apprenticeship programs, and a great career for any veteran that enjoys a culture focusing on teamwork, discipline, and dedication. Our extensive programs and veteran resources make Melton a leading veteran trucking company.
We are a veteran friendly trucking company with a strong veteran focus, dedicated Military Team, and Veteran Resource Group that is designed to support veterans during their transition back into the civilian workforce. Melton’s commitment to creating great career opportunities and benefits for servicemen and women has resulted in continued recognition from many military organizations, such as The Military Times Best For Vets: Employers Award. We are proud to be one of the best military and veteran friendly trucking companies.
VA Military Apprenticeship & OJT Program
- A veteran with full GI Bill® benefits with no driving experience coming to Melton could receive BAH starting at $1,578 per month from the VA over his/her first two years at Melton on top of our Melton pay package.
- A veteran with 19 months of experience and GI Bill® benefits could still be enrolled for five months to complete the program and receive up to an additional $631 per month in BAH from the VA.
- Enter your military history
- Select Employers (On-the-job training or OJT, apprenticeships)
- Add Melton Truck Lines Inc. as the school (it should pop up as a selection option when you start typing)
Melton Truck Lines believes that it is our duty to provide America’s veterans and transitioning service members with access to great careers in an industry where they fit in so well. We have found that the military culture and our company culture are linked with connection points that include the value of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and an adventurous spirit. With those shared values, servicemen and women are set up for incredible success with Melton, and we are excited to help them find their career with us.
Military Recognition
Whether you are a military veteran or a driver looking for the next step in your career, we are looking for drivers like you to join our fleet and our family.
Military Resources
Veteran Organizations & Groups
Besides the VA kit, there are several other places to get resources. Continue to learn more about other organizations and more specific benefits. Check out the links listed below:
Health and Wellness
Driving OTR can be tough mentally and physically so we want our Veterans to have quick access to important resources. You can find great material (handouts, articles, contact information, etc.) on ways to improve your mental and physical health below:
Military Discounts
On top of great organizations, we have many companies, large and small, who have fantastic discounts for our Veteran Heroes. Below is a list of sites that offer awesome Veteran discounts or list places that do: