Melton raises pay for its drivers

Melton-Truck

Melton Truck Lines, Inc. recently raised driver pay. The raise took effect Oct. 15.

According to the company, drivers who have less than 120,000 miles at Melton will be paid based on their verified over the road experience at the time they were hired plus their time with Melton:

  • Students = 46 cpm
  • 3-5.999 months (4 months local) = 47 cpm
  • 6-8.999 months = 48 cpm
  • 9-11.999 months = 49 cpm
  • 1-3 years = 51 cpm
  • 3+ years = 52 cpm

The company said drivers who have more than 120,000 miles at Melton will be paid based on their Melton miles using the following scale:

  • After 120,000 miles = 52 cpm
  • After 360,000 miles = 53 cpm
  • After 600,000 miles = 54 cpm
  • After 900,000 miles = 56 cpm
  • After 1,200,000 miles = 57 cpm