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Melton Truck Lines, a premier flatbed carrier based in Tulsa, OK, has been designated as a Military Friendly® Top 10 Employer for 2025. Melton has achieved an impressive ranking, placing #5 among over 1,200 companies.

Melton Truck Lines, a premier flatbed carrier based in Tulsa, OK, has been recognized by the City of Tulsa as one of 24 Veteran Employer Champions.

Melton Truck Lines, a premier flatbed carrier based in Tulsa, OK, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Gold Level Military Friendly® Top 10 Company for 2024.

Melton Truck Lines has been awarded the designation of VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

Melton Truck Lines is proud to announce its 70th anniversary, marking decades of an unparalleled commitment to excellence in flatbed transportation. Since its establishment in 1954, Melton has grown exponentially from its modest origins as a two-truck operation, into a fleet of over 1,300 trucks supported by the efforts of nearly 400 office employees.

Melton has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by The Oklahoman Top Workplaces. Melton’s continuous efforts to foster a culture of respect, transparency, and support has resulted in continued recognition from The Oklahoman since 2015, making this the ninth consecutive year Melton has received the honor.

Melton has been awarded the Gold Level Military Friendly® Employer Award and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Award for 2024. Melton continues to exceed the benchmark standards for each category rated by Military Friendly®. The company honors current and former service members through their strong veteran focus, VA apprenticeships, Veteran Resource Group, and a dedicated Military team committed to supporting veterans during their transition back into the civilian workforce.

Melton has been named Commercial Carrier Journal’s 2023 CCJ Innovator of the Year at the 19th annual CCJ Innovators Summit. Melton’s success in organizing and structuring a social media influencer program that financially incentivizes driver participation has resulted in this award, making Melton the first-ever two-time CCJ Innovator of the Year.

Melton has been named a Fleet Safety Award winner in the 100 million or more miles category in the 47^th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition. Melton’s prioritization of safety and consistency in their ongoing safety training program has resulted in this prestigious recognition from the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).

Melton has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Oklahoman Top Workplaces. Melton’s commitment to providing great career opportunities, benefits, and a stable and supportive work environment, has resulted in continued recognition from The Oklahoman since 2015.

Melton has been awarded the Gold Level Military Friendly® Employer Award and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Award for 2023. Melton continues to exceed the benchmark standards for each category rated by Military Friendly®. The company is veteran-ready with their 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 Truck Lines, a premier flatbed carrier based in Tulsa, OK, has been awarded the 2022 Logistics Management Magazine Quest for Quality Award in the Industrial Heavy-Haul Carriers category. The company’s commitment to exceed customer expectations and deliver quality service is the reason Melton Truck Lines has won this prestigious award fifteen of the last sixteen years.

Melton has been ranked 72 on the 2022 FreightWaves Top 500 Largest For-Hire Carriers List. The company’s commitment to excellence, driver culture, and continued efforts in delivering high-quality service resulted in this recognition. With over 67 years of experience, Melton continues to uphold its positive reputation and long-standing tradition of delivering quality service to their customers.

Melton has been recognized as a Top Workplaces 2021 award winner by The Oklahoman Top Workplaces. Melton’s commitment to transparency and consistency in creating an optimal, and engaging work environment, resulted in this remarkable achievement.  The company continues to uphold it’s positive reputation by practicing open communication, teamwork, and by providing the resources necessary for their employees to succeed.

Melton has been awarded the Bronze Level Military Friendly® Employer Award and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Award for 2022. Melton continues to exceed the benchmark standards for each category rated by Military Friendly®. The company honors America’s veterans and transitioning service members by offering flatbed training, VA apprenticeships, veteran resources, and so much more!  Melton’s commitment to creating great career opportunities and benefits for servicemen and women has resulted in continued recognition from Military Friendly® since 2017.

“In a year where most industries are struggling to find workers, we are very fortunate to have our fleet of hard-working, dedicated drivers and we appreciate all of them,” said Melton’s Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Russ Elliott. “Driver Appreciation is not only one of our core values and stated traditions but is also a tremendous factor in every decision we make. Thanks to driver feedback, we are able show our appreciation by making big changes that matter to them. Just this year, we doubled tarp pay from $50 to $100, announced a 20% driver base pay increase, and quadrupled our average driver referral bonus. Our employees’ continued efforts to work safely and productively enables us to give another well-deserved increase to our drivers!”

Melton Truck Lines, a premier air-ride flatbed carrier based in Tulsa, OK, has been awarded the 2021 Logistics Management Magazine Quest for Quality Award in the Industrial Heavy-Haul Carriers category. Melton’s overall score was the single highest amongst all categories of the award in 2021. The company’s commitment to excellence and consistency in providing quality, award-winning services, resulted in this outstanding achievement. The accomplishment has become a frequent occurrence for Melton, having won the award in fourteen of the last sixteen years.

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Melton Truck Lines, Inc. gave back to their community through donations to local organizations; the purchase of a K-9 dog for their local police department; and the sponsorship of wreaths for Wreaths Across America. Additionally, one of their drivers led the effort to deliver supplies and essential items from Washington state to the New Orleans area following Hurricane Laura.

Melton has received the coveted title of C.H. Robinson Carrier of the Year in the 1,000+ tractor size segment.

Find out why Melton continues to be one of the top carriers in the trucking industry after almost 65 years in business.