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Melton Truck Lines Inc
Interstate
(9 reviews)
4.8
out of 5
- USDOT
- 34666
- Docket
- MC100666, FF008474
- Website
- Melton Truck Lines Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.7
- Communication
-
9.7
- Timeliness
-
9.7
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 7
- Consistent Tracking
- 7
- On Time Delivery
- 6
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 6
- Good Delivery Condition
- 6
- Friendly
- 5
- Easy to Work With
- 5
- Knowledgeable
- 5
- Easy to Onboard
- 4
- Clean Equipment
- 4
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 1
- Late Delivery
- 1
- Fraud
- 1
Overview
Melton Truck Lines has been recognized as a leader in the flatbed trucking industry for over 70 years, renowned for its expansive fleet of modern, safe, and meticulously maintained equipment. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, award-winning transportation services to shippers nationwide. With full coverage across North America, Melton caters to over 5,000 customers, with an impressive 98% on-time pick-up and delivery record.
With over 40 years of experience in cross-border shipping, and the longest history of international through-trailer service among all United States flatbed carriers, Melton is recognized as one of the most dependable international flatbed carriers in the industry.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 1424 | 2459 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Construction
Truck Types
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Cross-Border
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 143,903,428 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 67% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Photos
Lanes
This information was provided by Melton Truck Lines Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 01/18/1984 (40 years, 7 months)
- Contract Active — 06/13/1991 (33 years, 3 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1061 | 199 | 364 | 2.96 | 23.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 255 | 54 | 0 | 1.28 | 18.1% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 84 | 18 | 1 | 0.07 | 3% |
| Driver Fitness | 25 | 17 | 20 | 0.07 | 8% |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Injuries | 5 | 22 | 26 | 53 |
| Tow-away | 23 | 38 | 68 | 129 |
| Crash Reports | 23 | 38 | 69 | 130 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 2927 | 23 | 0.79% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 1746 | 336 | 19.24% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Excess)
- Company name
- Great West Casualty Co.
- Policy limit
- $3,000,000
- Policy number
- TEP00030A
- Effective date
- 10/01/2021
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Self Insured
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- NONE
- Effective date
- 04/01/2013
- Insurance type
- Surety Bond
- Company name
- Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America
- Policy number
- 105997965
- Effective date
- 10/01/2013
OH
Verified Broker from Ohio
December 04, 2023
“Full Truckload from New Castle, DE to Dubuque, IA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
This team did a flatbed move for us a few years back and did a great job! They arrived on time on both ends of this load and had no issues throughout the whole transit. 10/10 would use this team again in the future!
- Lanes
- New Castle, DE to Dubuque, IA
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
MT
Response from Melton Truck Lines Inc
3 months ago
Hello and thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with Melton and your load arrived safe and on time. We take pride in our 98% on-time pick-up and delivery record. We look forward to working with you again!
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PA
Verified Shipper from Pennsylvania
July 22, 2024
“Full Truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Greensboro, NC”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
excellent service every time
easy to work with
thank you
- Lanes
- Philadelphia, PA to Greensboro, NC
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Building Materials
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
MT
Response from Melton Truck Lines Inc
about 2 months ago
Hello and thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you've had positive experiences with Melton. Consistency is important to us, which is why we work hard to ensure that our customers have the support and resources necessary for a seamless shipping experience. We look forward to moving your next load!
CS
Catherine S - Verified Broker
July 18, 2024
“Full Truckload from Long Beach, CA to Huntsville, AL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
All dispatchers/driver managers & the driver's are great at Melton. We love working with them
- Lanes
- Long Beach, CA to Huntsville, AL
- Long Beach, CA to Greencastle, IN
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
MT
Response from Melton Truck Lines Inc
about 2 months ago
Hello and thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with Melton and enjoyed working with our dispatchers, driver managers, and drivers. Our operations team works hard to ensure our customers have the support and resources they need for every shipment. Melton drivers train extensively to ensure your freight is handled with the utmost care. We look forward to the continued partnership!
AL
Verified Shipper from Alabama
July 07, 2024
“Full Truckload from Quitman, GA to Dallas, TX”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- Consistent Tracking
- Easy to Onboard
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Reliable company with a large fleet and capacity in many areas. They are not the cheapest provider but the service is excellent. Easy to track and communicate with. Customer service is 10/10
- Lanes
- Quitman, GA to Dallas, TX
- Freight Details
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
MT
Response from Melton Truck Lines Inc
2 months ago
Hello and thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with Melton and are happy with our large capacity, load tracking, and the support you receive from our team. Melton is dedicated to delivering top-quality, award-winning flatbed transportation services. Our commitment to reliability, consistency, and around the clock support ensures the best experience for our customers. We look forward to working with you again!
AL
Verified Shipper from Alabama
April 10, 2024
“Full Truckload from Warren, AR to Springfield, MO”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Carmen, Melissa, and Christin are a huge help to our operation. We would be lost without their partnership.
- Lanes
- Warren, AR to Springfield, MO
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
MT
Response from Melton Truck Lines Inc
3 months ago
Hello and thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with Melton and are happy with the support you receive from our team. Our operations team works hard to ensure our customers have the support and resources they need every step of the way. We look forward to the continued partnership!