Eastern Regional Fleet
What is Regional Trucking?
Regional trucking is a type of trucking that involves a driver traveling within a set area of the U.S., versus the whole country with OTR. Depending on your company, this area usually encompasses a mile radius or a few states. Most regional drivers will be home weekly or biweekly, in contrast to OTR drivers who can be out three or more weeks at a time.
Regional spots are VERY limited! Please contact our Recruiting team to confirm current availability or view our main flatbed page.
Truck Drivers Wanted: Experienced and Recent CDL Grads
Whether you are an experienced driver, recent grad, or transitioning veteran, if you want to start trucking, we have positions available for you!
- $0.52 cpm – $0.65 cpm – based on experience
- Average 1,750-2,200 miles/week
- Run in Central/Eastern time zones
- US DOL & VA Apprenticeship Program
- Up to $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement
- Excellent Benefits – Medical, Dental, 401K, Telemedicine, and More
- Late-Model Equipment
- 24/7 Driver Support
- No Touch Freight
- Fuel Bonus – up to $6,000 annually for meeting MPG requirements
- Flexible Hometime – Bank Unlimited Days!
- On average this fleet allows drivers to get through the house 1-2 more times a month in addition to home time requests!
Pay and Bonuses
- 14 CPM per diem
- $100 tarp pay – This translates to an additional $10,000 or more in annual compensation.
- Extra stop/repower pay
- 6 CPM extra for Canada and hazmat loads
- 16 CPM extra for over dimensional loads
- Fuel Bonus – up to $6,000 annually for meeting MPG requirements
- Road Warrior Program – Extra layer of flexibility giving OTR drivers the option to choose an additional day of home time or extra cash based on the amount of time they are out on the road.
- Numerous Career Path Options for drivers to earn additional cash – Road Recruiter, Road Dawg, Melton Influencer, Road Trainer, and Melton Mentor.
| Qualified Driving Experience | Base Pay per Mile |
| 0-5 months | 52 CPM |
| 6-11 months | 53 CPM |
| 1-3 years | 58 CPM |
| 3+ years | 60 CPM |
| After 120,000 Melton miles | 60 CPM |
| After 240,000 Melton miles | 61 CPM |
| After 360,000 Melton miles | 62 CPM |
| After 600,000 Melton miles | 63 CPM |
| After 900,000 Melton miles | 64 CPM |
| After 1,200,000 Melton miles | 65 CPM |
Requirements to Drive at Melton:
Requirements for East Fleet Drivers
To join the East fleet at Melton, your home address must be within the highlighted area of the map. Drivers in the East fleet can expect to be home every 1-2 weeks. States that have qualifying areas for hiring are NE, KS, IA, MO, AR, IL, IN, OH, KY, WV, VA, PA, NY, MA, RI, CT, NJ, MD, DE, East NC, North FL, West TX, far south WI and MI.
Military Veterans Succeed at Melton
- Qualifying veterans could receive up to an additional $19,000 of tax-free BAH within their first year. If they opt to remain in the program for the full 24-months, they could receive over $29,000 of tax-free BAH!
- Melton offers a dynamic veteran’s resource group focused on supporting our veterans and military members transitioning into OTR work. Through our relationships with various veteran organizations, we have access to the resources necessary to aid in successful career outcomes for military members.
Driver Benefits and More
Health Insurance & Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance & Coverage
Vision Reimbursement
Melton’s 401(k) Program
Paid Vacation
On-Site Gym & Wellness Program
Pet & Rider Pass Program
Health Insurance & Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance & Coverage
Vision Reimbursement
Melton’s 401(k) Program
Paid Vacation
On-Site Gym & Wellness Program
Pet & Rider Pass Program
Ready to Hit the Road?
Whether you’re looking to start your first flatbed driving job or are already an experienced truck driver, Melton has a place for you! You can apply now using the link below, or visit our flatbed trucking page for more information.