truck driver PAY
LIMITED TIME BONUS PAY OPPORTUNITY FOR REHIRES & EXPERIENCED DRIVERS!
For a limited time, rehired and experienced drivers will receive $1,500 in pre-hire evaluation pay when they join and graduate from the 11/11 or 11/18 training class. Spots are limited – complete a one-minute application or contact a Recruiter now to see if you qualify!
MELTON FLATBED TRUCK DRIVER BASE PAY
While our top industry base pay is competitive and rewarding, we also pay drivers $100 for tarping! That’s equivalent to an extra 6 cpm or $10,000/year.
Melton’s BASE PAY PER MILE
At Melton, your starting pay is based on your verifiable over the road (OTR) experience.
Once you become a part of the Melton Truck Lines team, you will receive raises based on your accumulated months of OTR experience until you drive 120,000 miles with Melton. At that point, you will continue to receive raises based on the Melton miles you drive.
Our average, our flatbed drivers make $65,000 – $75,000 based on experience and our top drivers make over $100,000! Our driver base pay per mile scale is below:
| Qualified Driving Experience | Pay Per Mile |
| 0-5 Months | 52 CPM |
| 6-11 Months | 53 CPM |
| 1-3 Years | 58 CPM |
| 3+ Years | 60 CPM |
| 120,000 Melton Miles | 60 CPM |
| 360,000 Melton Miles | 62 CPM |
| 600,000 Melton Miles | 63 CPM |
| 900,0000 Melton Miles | 64 CPM |
| 1,200,000 Melton Miles | 65 CPM |
“Melton gives me the confidence I need to keep going. The pay increases have helped my family and helped me realize they have confidence in me, and I want to stay her for a long time.”
Melton Truck Lines COO Interviews Driver
BONUS OPPORTUNITIES
Melton offers many ways for our flatbed drivers to get additional pay. These additional pay opportunities place Melton’s pay and benefits package in the top 10% among North American for-hire trucking companies.
| Bonus Pay Opportunities | Pay |
| Tuition Reimbursement (Recent Graduates) | Up to $10,000 |
| Driver Referral Bonuses | $750-$1,000 |
| Fuel Bonuses | Up to $6,000/year |
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Recent CDL school graduates with 4 or less months of OTR can qualify for Melton’s tuition reimbursement program. Our plan will pay $150 every month up to $10,000! The first payout will follow your 30-day Melton anniversary.
If the driver paid less than $10,000 pursuing their CDL the payout will stop at the amount they paid.
driver referral bonus
If you refer a driver and they are hired with Melton, you will receive the payouts below if you are still an active driver.
| Driver Type | Total | 30 Days After Hire | 6 Months After Hire |
| Experienced Drivers | $1,000.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Recent Grads/No Experience | $750.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Rehires | $500.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
ADDITIONAL PAY OPPORTUNITIES
| Extra Pay Opportunities | Pay |
| Tarp Pay | $100/load |
| Over Dimensional Loads | 16 CPM |
| Hazmat Loads | 6 CPM |
| Canada Loads | 6 CPM |
| Extra Pick Up/Drop/Repower | $25.00 |
| Clean DOT Inspections | $25.00 |
| NYC Borough Pay | $75.00 |
| Holiday Pay (6 Holidays) | $30.00 |
| Layover Pay | $50/$75 |
| Breakdown Pay | Varies |
| Vacation Pay | 1-3 Week’s Pay |
Per diem program
Per diem pay is a way for a portion of driver pay to be tax-free. Melton is offering this per diem plan as a way for drivers who choose to participate in the plan to offset expenses due to working many nights away from home.