New OTR Drivers
One of the best otr trucking companies for recent cdl graduates
Melton is one of the best trucking companies hiring recent cdl graduates. We offer entry level otr trucking jobs and hire Class A drivers with all experience levels. With our paid on-the-job flatbed training program, driver apprenticeships, pre-hire letters, and tuition reimbursement, we will ensure you have all the resources necessary to be successful in your flatbed OTR truck driving career.
Don’t have a CDL Yet?
We encourage those seeking their Class A CDL license to visit the CVTA or NAPFTDS websites for accredited schools. Once you obtain your license, we can make your transition to a driver much easier with our Pre-Hire and Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
If you are interested in driving for Melton and do not have a CDL yet, call us today at 866-715-8563. Our Recruiters can assist with options for schooling. You can also use our CDL Schools Finder for schools recommended by Melton.
Melton is one of the best trucking companies for entry level drivers. We welcome recent CDL school graduates and drivers that have not had any over-the-road (OTR) driving experience. We know that you are the future of our company so we insist on providing quality training.
Want to learn more about CDL school? Check out the videos below to hear our Miltary Program Specialist, David Harper, talk about his experience during CDL school.
What to Expect in CDL School
CDL School for Veterans
Searching for a Truck Driving Job
Need to practice for your Class A Driver’s License test?
If you are getting ready to graduate from CDL school and need to practice for your final test, there are several great resources available to make sure you understand all the essential concepts of trucking.
Check out how David prepared for the CDL exam in his full interview here: How Do I Get a CDL License?
Tuition Reimbursement Program
CDL grads with less than 5 months of OTR experience could qualify for Melton’s tuition reimbursement program. This program will pay $150 every month up to $10,000! If you paid less than $10,000 pursuing your CDL, the payout will stop at the amount paid.
Once you are off your road trainer truck, your payments will begin to send on your hire date each month and will continue until fully paid.
Pre-Hire Letters
If your CDL school or company financing your CDL program requires a pre-hire letter before you can attend their course, contact a Melton recruiter at 866-715-8563 and they can send this letter directly to them.
If you graduate on a Friday, you can be in Melton’s on-the-job training program as soon as Monday with our convenient pre-hire process.
Melton’s Flatbed Training Program
If you’re searching for trucking companies hiring new cdl drivers with no experience, that will train and mentor you, you’re in luck! Most entry-level drivers will be a part of our 14-day on-the-job truck driver training, where we will cover our culture, safety standards, load securement, and tarping best practices. If you need any additional help during the class, we can provide additional one-on-one training. We want to give you the tools you need to be successful.
Click here to learn more about what to expect in Melton’s flatbed training program.
Melton Truck Lines has had a nationally-recognized, Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs approved apprenticeship program since 2017. This program includes 14 days of on-the-job training with instructors who have immense background in transportation, including a former Melton driver with 2.5 Million Miles.
During this training, you will have the opportunity to secure 20-30 different types of loads, which is more than you would see in 2 months of OTR driving. Furthermore, we provide extensive backing training so you will feel confident in backing our 53’ flatbed trailers.
All entry-level drivers will go out for approximately three weeks with a Road Trainer that is matched based on their personality.
You will be paid a per-diem during this time, and once you are ready to get on your own truck, you will start receiving pay by mile.
Quality training doesn’t end after your initial on the job training. The trucking industry is constantly changing, so we focus on communicating important information in a timely manner by print, email, online training, and social media to help make our drivers the best on the road.
We are also available day and night to support and assist our drivers in any situation.
For more information about training, check out our blog post: Everything You Need to Know About Melton’s Flatbed Training Program.
Career Paths with Melton
Melton offers numerous career paths and opportunities for drivers to get involved, have fun, and earn extra cash on top of base pay. Many programs can earn drivers thousands of extra dollars a year!
If you’d like to explore the opportunities we offer our drivers, you can visit our Career Paths page here!
$10,000
Tuition Reimbursement
$100
Tarp Pay
68+
Years of Stable Business