Inside Melton Trucking Lines' 8-Day Orientation: My Experience & What You Should Expect!

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2024

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  • @nv-newvision9420
    @nv-newvision9420 8 місяців тому +12

    I work for Melton great opportunity I’ve seen 23 states so far I’ve had my truck for 3 1/2 weeks been gone from the house two months they flew me out. I never looked back never been back.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +1

      Yooo I feel this, I’m on the same flow. Stay safe out there 🤙🏾😁

    • @nv-newvision9420
      @nv-newvision9420 8 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 yes sir stay safe ya self keep winning

    • @TabbFromPhilly
      @TabbFromPhilly 8 місяців тому +1

      Are you really enjoying it that much ?

    • @Tim-X1
      @Tim-X1 5 місяців тому

      ​@@TabbFromPhillyenjoy it don't enjoy it You got to make money some how so if that is the hustle you have chosen in the trucking industrie deal with it one load at a time now I do think that flat bed drivers should be load a little more but hey.

    • @TabbFromPhilly
      @TabbFromPhilly 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Tim-X1 I left the orientation /training. I hated it. I'm with FreyMiller.

  • @haydenshores7252
    @haydenshores7252 6 місяців тому +15

    Been in training for 6 days now... she still drives like a madman

    • @rob1131
      @rob1131 6 місяців тому +1

      I did orientation last November and I can tell you we have some stories about her driving 😂

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      She’s still at it 😂

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      @@rob1131holding on for dear life 100% of the time 😂

  • @__aikaterina
    @__aikaterina 9 місяців тому +4

    omg I love this video! enjoy your time on the road!!

  • @mohamedtounkara140
    @mohamedtounkara140 9 місяців тому +4

    I am right now in Tulsa , Oklahoma for the training
    I am on day 4
    I just found your video
    Best video ever , so accurate
    I was just laughing the whole time
    I wished I saw your videos earlier

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching, Glad it was helpful! How do you like the training so far?

  • @ajsam7648
    @ajsam7648 2 дні тому

    Thank you for this in information.

  • @randydinglehopper62
    @randydinglehopper62 9 місяців тому +4

    Not a trucker but this was really interesting, thanks for sharing

  • @dexm8846
    @dexm8846 8 місяців тому +2

    Great job of explaining that. Thanks!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +1

      No problem, glad it help and wish you the best 🙌

  • @Linknelson
    @Linknelson 8 місяців тому

    Great video man, I am looking into Melton, this video answered a lot of questions! Look forward to your journey man, good luck out there!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Glad it helped. So far I really love the company, it’s a great job 😁

  • @RedDragonTrucker
    @RedDragonTrucker 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video, good content. Thank you

  • @haydenhoffman5077
    @haydenhoffman5077 4 місяці тому +1

    Very helpful man I’m heading out next week and was getting pretty anxious as to what to expect

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  4 місяці тому +1

      @@haydenhoffman5077 I know the feeling, you got this though👍

  • @essochannel6098
    @essochannel6098 9 місяців тому +1

    I got out to Tulsa Oklahoma this coming Monday I am excited and a bit nervous about it.

  • @AdrianRomeroJr
    @AdrianRomeroJr 9 місяців тому

    really insightful video Chase thanks for making it! I'm waiting to hear back from Melton soon

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  9 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it Adrian! Melton took pretty long to get back to me but I’m sure they’ll hit you back soon. Good luck!

  • @JustJV_
    @JustJV_ 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video man congratulations on making the cut, I’ve been solo for about 2 months now so we graduated around the same time

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому

      That’s awesome man, congratulations to you too! How do you like the job so far?

  • @NoID_Seven
    @NoID_Seven 7 днів тому

    For the backing maneuvers 45 degree & 90 degree I wasn’t taught that in trucking school do they give you time to practice/ train or do they just test you?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 днів тому

      @@NoID_Seven I didn’t learn it either, they will show you quickly and you gotta soak it in quick. They will give you a few chances to learn. They will only send you home if you make a big error such as running a stop sign, red light, having drugs in your system, or fail the obstacle chorus etc. most people get through and once your with a trainer that’s when you can practice.

  • @travis3676
    @travis3676 2 місяці тому +2

    You all should send hime the Referral it is a very informative video a lot of information for free he could of been sleeping Mr Thomas chase that money my guy thanks 😊.

  • @jacobbonner8122
    @jacobbonner8122 6 місяців тому +2

    That bus driver was crazy !!!!!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +2

      😂 it’s funny to hear that she’s still at it

    • @rob1131
      @rob1131 6 місяців тому +1

      The way she pulls into the hotel parking lot full speed had us thinking she was about to send us through the wall 😭

  • @LuckyFoxes789
    @LuckyFoxes789 4 місяці тому

    The Smith system is real. Ues it dont forget it. I've uesed it for 10 years to massive success. Not gonna lie and say I've never hit something. But uesing the Smith system while driving have never failed me. Been flatbed for 10 years now. Good luck!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  4 місяці тому

      @@LuckyFoxes789 thanks for the advice, will definitely keep using the smith system 🙂

  • @maryshane8023
    @maryshane8023 7 місяців тому

    Hello,
    Thank you for the great content. Would you mind helping me with these questions?
    1) Was the food they served onsite good?
    2) Once you're done with the 8-day orientation, when you're training with your trainer, are you back to the hotel each night, or are you both overnight sleeping in the truck during the training?
    3) Are the showers at the stops individual safe showers, or are they communal showers?
    4) After all this and getting a truck, does Melton assist with on-site repairs if the truck breaks down while working?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому +1

      Hey Mary sorry for the late reply.
      1) food was onsite and it was good. I’m vegan and they catered to me specifically.
      2) once your with a training it’s 21 days in the truck non stop, that’s the hard part.
      3) showers at loves and pilot are nice and are private. With melton we get unlimited showers at loves and the bathrooms are always clean.
      4) of a breakdown happened melton is quick to get a tow and get the truck repaired, and on breakdowns you get a hotel room 😊

  • @maxcali863
    @maxcali863 6 місяців тому +2

    You guys are so lucky in the United States, I wish we had something like this for New Truck drivers in Canada. There is shortage of Truck Drivers here and yet, there is no Entry-Level Opportunities.

    • @royalmac1011
      @royalmac1011 6 місяців тому

      Do they pay well across the pond?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому

      I am truly sorry to hear that.

    • @maxcali863
      @maxcali863 6 місяців тому

      @@royalmac1011 It's challenging here, as nothing comes easy despite the high demand for drivers. There is more red tape and regulation than there are businesses, and any money you make ends up going back to the government. Canada is not as entrepreneurial-friendly as the United States.

    • @treefrog-treehouses
      @treefrog-treehouses 3 місяці тому

      melton goes to canada

  • @mrbrown6418
    @mrbrown6418 5 місяців тому

    Melton was the first company I started with 6 yrs ago

  • @RomulanWarbirdDecloaking-sd2ir
    @RomulanWarbirdDecloaking-sd2ir 7 місяців тому

    Good video/information 👍
    Question, when you get your truck assigned, is it 3 weeks minimum for OTR, or can you keep rolling for like 6 to 8 weeks out ⁉️...... 🚛🛣️ Cha Ching 💰.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! You can absolutely stay out as long as you want. I usually stay out for two months at a time so far 👍

  • @quarfv
    @quarfv 4 місяці тому

    Excellent breakdown. I am looking at most likely going to melton after CDL training. Do you have the option of paying extra for your own room at the hotel? Also, can you take your own vehicle to drive to orientation?....that bus ride looks pretty sketchy....lol.

    • @Bleazzy
      @Bleazzy 3 місяці тому

      See you there!!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  Місяць тому

      I think you can pay extra for a bedroom, and yes you can drive there and they will reimburse you for gas. bus ride is still sketchy I hear lol

  • @jasonshimkus6139
    @jasonshimkus6139 7 місяців тому

    I just applied to melton today! Im in school right now and one of their field receuiters came in today. Im hoping to be in orientation may 20th!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      That’s amazing, congratulations! Let me know how orientation goes 🤙🏽😁

    • @jasonshimkus6139
      @jasonshimkus6139 7 місяців тому

      ​@@michaelthomas7408I will bro!
      One question for you since you are the most recent video I've seen about Melton. The tarp lifting test. Do they care how you get it on the flatbed or do they just care that the tarp makes it on the flatbed "somehow"?
      I know a super easy way to do it but not sure if that method is allowed. The one where you use the drive tires of the tractor to "walk" it up to the top of the flatbed.

    • @405ruben
      @405ruben 4 місяці тому +1

      Did you end up getting on with Melton?

  • @1MackTV
    @1MackTV Місяць тому

    im crying laughing at the bus driver part “whoa whoa whoaaaaa” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Ode2squatchyy
    @Ode2squatchyy 6 місяців тому

    Hey! Planning on going to melton, also from CA. Where do they have you park for home time? Also I have a lot of stuff that goes in my truck, like my microwave,TV, Xbox , ect. Do they let you go home before you get your truck??

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +2

      Hi, yup you definitely go home after you finish driver training. I have a ton of stuff myself and somehow it all fits 😂 so you should be just fine. For home time you need to find a private truck parking lot of you’ll have to park it at a Loves, pilot gas station near your house but private parking is much better. They also reimburse you half of the parking.

  • @TheTruckerPilot1
    @TheTruckerPilot1 Місяць тому

    Hey Chase are you a student pilot as well?

  • @rubensamuelu6111
    @rubensamuelu6111 6 місяців тому

    Ayeee the Last Turn to the Best Stay tho keep getting crazier and crazier by Friday !!!! We made it tho!!🎉🎉😂😂

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому

      Yooo congratulations!!! Omg she hits the curb every time 😂

  • @RicardoAaronGutierrez
    @RicardoAaronGutierrez 7 місяців тому

    Is the tarp difficult? And you think people a little overweight can handle the climbing up the loads?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      Tarping can be difficult but overall it gets easier. There are plenty of overweight people Tarping but I’m assuming it just takes a bit longer to do so. Hope I answered your question 😁

  • @TabbFromPhilly
    @TabbFromPhilly 8 місяців тому

    Is it easy to do ? Im new to flat bedding. Im not worrying about the driving or physical.part. I'm asking about the different ways of securing the loads.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому

      Yes and No. it's easy to do when you get a traditional load such as lumber or air conditioners but I will say there are some loads that take a little more time to secure which can be exhausting. Overall the job is easy and the training teaches you a lot to be prepared for the road. To me the tarping is the most difficult part because whether it's raining, humid, windy, or snowing when the load requires a tarp that is when things can be difficult. Hope that helps!

  • @ShannonJordan-qu3fo
    @ShannonJordan-qu3fo 8 місяців тому

    Flying into Tulsa Today to start the 8 day orientation process.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +1

      Congratulations, melton is definitely worth it! The 8 days will fly by quickly!

  • @jaimegalan7362
    @jaimegalan7362 6 місяців тому

    I go to training july 1, im nervous cuase im just put of schoool. But i really want the job.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому

      Congratulations and that's exactly how I felt too! Soak everything up like a sponge and treat orientation like a 8 day job interview and you'll do great. I was new too and my best advice is for the driving portion, watch all signs, swing wide, and take it slow and you'll do fine. securement gets easier and when your with a trainer they will guide you as well. You got this!

  • @MrPrado-nc6qq
    @MrPrado-nc6qq 18 днів тому

    I don’t have the equipment can I get it there ?

  • @CRILLICD
    @CRILLICD Місяць тому

    Hey bud since driving melton alone for the months after this video how has been the pay like? Also thanks. I attend school soon and video was very educational.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  Місяць тому +1

      @@CRILLICD they pay varies a lot but I average about 1k-1.3k a week. Thanks for watching the video and good luck with your schooling! Melton is definitely worth it

    • @CRILLICD
      @CRILLICD 18 днів тому

      @@michaelthomas7408you still with them?

  • @Duffinhusterr
    @Duffinhusterr 6 місяців тому

    I spoke to them today, I've already been driving step deck for almost a year local in Washington but want to try otr. I just dont know where I'm gonna park the truck for my time off. How do you figure the parking situation out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      hi there, if your referring to parking at the end of each day it can a little stressful if you plan bad or if you have late night runs especially on the east coast but its overall manageable (trucker path has option that shows you how much parking is available at each gas station) . If you're referring to going home and finding parking then I've never had an issue, I live in California and I pay for parking (private truck parking) when at home and the company reimburses you back half. Hope that helps!

    • @Duffinhusterr
      @Duffinhusterr 6 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 super helpful! An yes I was referring to driving back home with the rig. I'll look up private semi parking and see if I can find anything near me

  • @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation
    @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation 8 місяців тому

    Hey I don’t know if you still are making video, but how is the drive home for you? Do they pay you for dead heading home

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +2

      I’m gonna start making more videos soon, broke my camera 🤦🏽‍♂️. The drive home is nice, they pretty much find a load for you going near your home, then you dead head from there. Last time I only dead headed about 30 min, it’s different each time but they make sure to get you home on time. Also sometimes they get you home early with no penalties to your actual home time which is nice.

  • @jeremywixx7302
    @jeremywixx7302 8 місяців тому +2

    What happens if you mess up on the driving part they just send u home ?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +3

      Yes unfortunately they have no problem sending people home if they make a bad mistake. One person ran a stop sign and went home, but minor mistakes aren’t going to get you sent home only big ones.

    • @G20_MD
      @G20_MD 2 місяці тому +1

      @@michaelthomas7408what about backing? Do they send you home if you can’t do 90 degree backing etc? My school only taught me straight back

    • @carlitowayz4925
      @carlitowayz4925 2 місяці тому

      @@G20_MDfollowing?!

  • @Swiift1000
    @Swiift1000 6 місяців тому

    Did they take the hair from your head for the hair follicle test? How long does your hair have to be?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      Yes the hair follicle was mandatory and they take it from the root of your head (100 strands). If not from your head your arms pits or legs

  • @jorgevillalpando4365
    @jorgevillalpando4365 8 місяців тому

    Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @AliSherAwan47
    @AliSherAwan47 9 місяців тому +1

    So how are you doing now after training? Driving on your own?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  9 місяців тому +1

      I’m doing great, I love my job! Been solo for about 2 months now and I’m learning a lot. Are you thinking about coming to melton?

    • @AliSherAwan47
      @AliSherAwan47 9 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408
      Yes I’m planning on joining them but I’m from Massachusetts. I have 10 years of dry Van experience but no flatbed experience but at the same time I don’t want to hang out with the trainer for 3 weeks. I wonder if they have short training period for experienced guys.

    • @Bigmike773
      @Bigmike773 9 місяців тому +2

      I’ve been talking with a recruiter as well I’ve been doing van for 6 years it’s just the 8 day orientation for experienced drivers no going with a trainer

    • @AliSherAwan47
      @AliSherAwan47 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Bigmike773
      Ok thank you!

    • @jaimegalan7362
      @jaimegalan7362 7 місяців тому

      I have no experience just got offer

  • @moderngunguy3666
    @moderngunguy3666 7 місяців тому

    Do they teach you how to do all the maneuvers again if you're a brand new driver that just graduated?..
    I barely got past that stuff and I cheated because my instructor didn't care examiner didn't care lol

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому +1

      That’s a tough one, they give you a little wiggle room to make some errors but i have seen them send drivers home that were not good drivers. They teachers are patient and if you show progress they will give you a chance. Hope that helps

  • @flackomacho3890
    @flackomacho3890 6 місяців тому

    I have orientation the 10th what all should i bring to be good cuz if all goes well I’ll be out 6+weeks initially at first , & u have any tips on what to bring n have to b prepared. Most likely getting a flight

    • @flackomacho3890
      @flackomacho3890 6 місяців тому

      Also when you’re out with your trainer will we be sleeping in motels ? Or in the truck for the three weeks ? I’m hoping motel lol if not hope my trainer don’t stink n snores loud asf

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      hey there, good luck on the upcoming orientation! List - ( sleeping bag, pillow, plenty of light clothes since its super hot, hat, all travel sized soaps, steel toed shoes, glasses, reflector vest and gloves, simply bring enough clothes to last you 4-5 days at a time and then do laundry at the gas station. also bring ear plugs for sure because my trainer snored.)

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      @@flackomacho3890 definitely going to be in the truck the whole time and that is the hardest part of the training. you don't know what kind of trainer you will get. hotel is only for orientation and only if the trainer takes a vacation or if the truck breaks down. I over packed a little knowing that after I finished training I would be on the road for a couple weeks.

    • @flackomacho3890
      @flackomacho3890 6 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 thanks preciate it !

  • @DAVOY2
    @DAVOY2 7 місяців тому

    Thanks brother

  • @jaimemota4209
    @jaimemota4209 8 місяців тому

    Very good

  • @trace8888
    @trace8888 5 місяців тому

    Do students have to wait for a Trainer to be availablr after graduation, or do you typically get a Trainer immediatley after graduation?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  5 місяців тому

      90 percent of my class was sent out immediately and the rest had to wait at most 2 days in a hotel.

    • @trace8888
      @trace8888 5 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 oh, perfect. So at max from start to finish is aboit 5 weeks?

  • @casperz33
    @casperz33 2 місяці тому

    Do they provide GPS when you get your own truck? I start orientation Oct 7th 2024

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 місяці тому +1

      our tablets have GPS but I definitely would download TRUCKERPATH or buy your own Garmin

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 місяці тому +1

      also congrats on orientation, good luck

  • @heatherromero7030
    @heatherromero7030 6 місяців тому

    Were there any women during your orientation? Thinking about it but have to wait a few months if they do hair follicle. Flat bed seems a bit tough though 😅

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      There were no women in my class but there are a decent amount of women driving for melton given the industry. Flat bed is definitely tough but it’s pretty worth it. Good luck and can’t wait to see if you pursue melton!

  • @Ode2squatchyy
    @Ode2squatchyy 3 місяці тому

    Hey! Does melton pay for half parking on home time ?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  3 місяці тому

      @@Ode2squatchyy yup, usually reimburse on the following check

    • @Ode2squatchyy
      @Ode2squatchyy 3 місяці тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 thank you man! I’m currently out with my trainer rn and wanted to confirm! (I have xp in dry van, but requested to go with a trainer for more securement practice) appreciate the fast response!

  • @Bibi_AlBaghdadi
    @Bibi_AlBaghdadi 4 місяці тому +1

    Flatbed for how much a mile .50 CPM ?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  4 місяці тому +1

      @@Bibi_AlBaghdadi 52 cents starting, then it goes up from there.

    • @Bibi_AlBaghdadi
      @Bibi_AlBaghdadi 4 місяці тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 Do they pay bonuses for tarping the load?

  • @themodesttrucker
    @themodesttrucker 8 місяців тому

    Did they have all of your background and work history verified before you got to orientation, or were they doing that during orientation?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +1

      Currently they do the background/ drug test/ and work history before they consider flying you to orientation. From what I remember I did a phone interview first, then waiting to do my drug test. After successfully passing the drug test they coordinate the flight for orientation.

    • @themodesttrucker
      @themodesttrucker 8 місяців тому

      @michaelthomas7408 I got a conditional offer. I just wanted to make sure. My current job did that to me and its not cool. Thank you for the info.

  • @angeliaodell1408
    @angeliaodell1408 7 місяців тому

    I still drive fast and do the curbs

  • @cynicaltexan9639
    @cynicaltexan9639 Місяць тому

    Bruh 3 weeks with a trainer....kill me...i did 4 months with schneider and was with my trainer for less than a week and only slept in the truck 2 times the rest was in the hotel... lol

  • @johnsouza5562
    @johnsouza5562 8 місяців тому

    Wow! They cut the orientation to 8 days. When I was there 3 yrs ago, orientation was 3 weeks and 3 weeks with a trainer. I guess a 3 week orientation was to costly specially with a big class, my class was 62 people.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      Wow 3 weeks orientation 😮😅, I believe they changed the two week orientation about a month before I started. I’m glad they did because I learned a lot quickly but the 3 weeks with my trainer was definitely the most beneficial for that really world experience.
      62 is a big class 😂, I believe we had about 36. I love the job a lot though. Are you still with melton?

  • @alparslangok5990
    @alparslangok5990 8 місяців тому

    How many loads are you taking in one week and what the gross amount. I try ti make decisions flat bed or dry van.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +2

      Overall is about 3 loads a week, but sometimes it’s 2 depending on distance. Pay range seems to be around 1-1.5k a week. I hear people getting more but for me that’s about as much as I seen so far. I do have my TWIC, hazmat, and passport which puts you at the top of the load board so I’m never sitting long. Hope this helps you! ✌️

    • @djohnson1227
      @djohnson1227 14 днів тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 thanks for mentioning that having endorsements and TWIC and passport get you at the top.

  • @Detroitking02
    @Detroitking02 8 місяців тому

    What’s the pay system cpm or percentage of the load ?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      Cpm, plus $100 tarp pay, also hazard endorsement and a passport gets you +6 cpm when you get those loads and +16 when you get an oversized load. Cpm is .52 when your a brand new driver and experienced drivers get 58cpm if you have 6 months experience I believe. Hope that helps 👍

  • @SleepyFrieren
    @SleepyFrieren 8 місяців тому +1

    does melton hire people with absolutely no work history, i was in college most of the time and i didn't work during high school, just wondering

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +1

      That’s a good question, they definitely checked mine but I would submit an application just to see anyways. They are always looking for drivers so it couldn’t hurt to try, but a concrete answer I don’t have. Hope that helps 😊

  • @kipro251
    @kipro251 7 місяців тому

    Ayo the bus driver still whipping that bus like a super car?💀 she had us shoook

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      Angie don’t play she be slidin😂 but it’s fun after awhile 😂

  • @Shah-z7e
    @Shah-z7e 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi brother

  • @Landen_Ragan
    @Landen_Ragan 7 місяців тому +1

    Bus driver is no different even today now that I’m going through it

  • @fth293
    @fth293 6 місяців тому

    Still at Melton?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  6 місяців тому +1

      Yup, still going strong. I actually made a video I will be posting soon!

  • @conquest7563
    @conquest7563 4 місяці тому

    Wait until you have to tarp a full load in Houston, tx

  • @hello520111
    @hello520111 8 місяців тому +1

    how much will u be making, gross, a week?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +3

      To be honest if I was to average it out a week it’s about $1250. To clarify though, Im not pushing it hard at all and if I did I could get more loads and more money. I’m Still getting used to things and I have a dog so I tent to stop more often. I know others making more for sure as a new driver.

    • @hello520111
      @hello520111 8 місяців тому

      keep it safe and master your driving skills and develop your ethic and well liked personality, then apply for Walmart. I have been drving 15 years until I applied. Average NET 2700 for 2 weeks. 5 on 2 of. My last company in trucking world.@@michaelthomas7408

    • @hello520111
      @hello520111 8 місяців тому

      how long have u been on road?keep it accident free for 3 years. @@michaelthomas7408

    • @lamatenzin8756
      @lamatenzin8756 5 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408hey bud, I have two small dogs. They have a 1 pet policy I am aware, would they ever find out I am keeping two dogs? Hush hush… lol

    • @ellecarritahkucera4633
      @ellecarritahkucera4633 Місяць тому

      Net after taxes?

  • @Spdadon87
    @Spdadon87 8 місяців тому

    Do you get paid for orientation?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  8 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely, on day 5 you get paid during orientation and then when you’re with your trainer you get paid weekly.

  • @naoufelalimoussa7259
    @naoufelalimoussa7259 9 місяців тому

    Do they hire from LA ?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  9 місяців тому +1

      Yup, they hire all over! I’m from Sacramento and a friend of mine is from Inglewood so they will definitely hire you 👍

    • @sakiyahs3howard
      @sakiyahs3howard 8 місяців тому

      Yea, I just got hired so thanks for this video ❤

  • @Forerotrucking
    @Forerotrucking 8 місяців тому

    She was crazy😂😂😂

  • @shanehartman878
    @shanehartman878 5 місяців тому

    Why the hair test, what are they looking for.

  • @royalmac1011
    @royalmac1011 7 місяців тому

    Do they buddy you up in a hotel with someone else?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      Yup for the 8 days

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 місяців тому

      If your really lucky you won’t have a roommate

    • @royalmac1011
      @royalmac1011 7 місяців тому

      @@michaelthomas7408 yeah I just read the offer, it says $30 a night for no roommate

  • @GeoffreyStewart-c2b
    @GeoffreyStewart-c2b 3 місяці тому

    Considine Route

  • @charitygarrett5588
    @charitygarrett5588 5 місяців тому

    Any girls in your class?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  5 місяців тому

      In my class there was not but I have met a handful of women driving and I’ve also seen a few commenting on our Facebook group so there’s definitely some out there.

  • @TabbFromPhilly
    @TabbFromPhilly 5 місяців тому

    That bus driver is still there driving fast and she doesn't care about what anyone says about the way she drives. Nice lady though.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  5 місяців тому

      She standing on business 😂 I’m driving fast and nobody gone change nothing (type energy)😂

  • @Therealtruth96
    @Therealtruth96 2 місяці тому

    100 strands… nah I’m good

  • @hondagoal
    @hondagoal 5 місяців тому

    This job better pay $40.00 / Hour or it is a .......

    • @Bryan-wu1ss
      @Bryan-wu1ss 5 місяців тому

      You’re not paid by the hour

  • @pointnIaugh
    @pointnIaugh 6 місяців тому

    Minimum wage job.

  • @treefrog-treehouses
    @treefrog-treehouses 3 місяці тому

    great company horrible job