First cdl job I had was doing flatbed hauling steel & metal for a company called coastal aluminum…LOCAL gig, now that was a physical job I had 15-20 stops a day no moffet so you can imagine during the rainy season that tarp was coming on and off the trailer ALOT. It was a freaking workout, left after a year lol now I’m running ⛽️ tankers. Not as harsh on the body but still as active.

I was in your spot for a year. I left, and I’m running food grade tanker. I laugh anytime I see a flatbed truck. You should call your dm if you’re going to drop early. Most places require an appointment. Get yourself an orange load bar. It’ll make your life easier. Especially if you run the step deck trailer. You can use the edge protection pole to push up on the tarps. I did replace the pole with a sturdier one from Walmart. You can also roll up the tarps without folding it a third of the way. I found that I could roll them up tighter, and put more crap in the tarp boxes. To the point you could point them up like eye to the sky coils. Good luck!

@michaelthomas7408

22 күн бұрын

Hey there, thanks for the feedback! I will definitely try the new roll technique for the tarps, I appreciate the advice! How do you like the food tankers? What do you like most about it?

Amazingly hard work!!! 💪🥴🥰 Congrats!!!💙

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

As a flatbed worker we deserve more pay. The lumber tarp can make or break your driving

@michaelthomas7408

4 күн бұрын

I agree 💯, it’s a tough job

Good quality work 👌

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

thanks for watching!

My brotha hustling! Love it big bro! Keep doing your thing! ❤️💯👍🏽

@michaelthomas7408

25 күн бұрын

Yoooo thanks for watching brotha!!! More to come fam 🤙🏽

Not all heroes wear capes 🫡

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

On god! lol

Salute to you brother. Keep doing your thing 💪🏾

@michaelthomas7408

17 күн бұрын

I appreciate it, thanks for watching!! 🙏🏾

Great content brother ✊ keep um coming

@michaelthomas7408

10 күн бұрын

I appreciate ya, thanks for watching ✊🏾

The road hustle is interesting man! The untold stories of how we move our daily needs 📚💪😤

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

Its tough but necessary, thanks for watching!

this video was dope asf im thinking of joining melton as well thank you

@michaelthomas7408

53 минут бұрын

Wow thanks for your positive feedback!! Melton is a great company

I start at melton pre hire on July 29th!! Thank you for posting!!

@michaelthomas7408

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, good luck at orientation!! 🤙🏽

God job!!!

@michaelthomas7408

25 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! Also, Hi Raquel! 😁

Awesome video bro! Keep it up!

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! will do

Not if you know from the month is sep-January of next year your most likely going to sit for more than 3-5 days due to freight in cold weather

keep making content!

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏾 more coming soon

Does every load have to be tarped? DAMN!😓

@michaelthomas7408

22 күн бұрын

no actually but unfortunately we do a lot of trapping 60/40

@Toughluv

4 күн бұрын

@@michaelthomas7408who does your drone shots when your driving?

Quick question bro, I’m from Cali as well. I know Melton has no terminals here, so do you just drive the truck straight home during home time?

@michaelthomas7408

10 күн бұрын

Hey there, no they will find you a load going near your home and then from there you can go home. They do a great job at it!

@dgk_93

8 күн бұрын

What happens with the truck do you leave it at a truck stop when you're on home time? Looking into melton but I live in Florida. I Don't think they have a terminal here.

What camera and mics do you use. Also how many cameras do you even have.

@michaelthomas7408

17 күн бұрын

osmo pocket 3, 1 dji mic that came with it 👍

Hello, just wondering how long it took from applying to flying out to orientation?

@michaelthomas7408

10 күн бұрын

Good question, in my case I believe it took about a month from apply, to phone orientation, drug test, and the flight out. Everyone’s time may vary though, hope that helps.

Awesome video Mike! 🔥

@michaelthomas7408

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!

Loves and Pilot. Usually have some clean showers. If all else fails, I go to Planet Fitness or 24hr fitness. To take a shower.

@michaelthomas7408

52 минут бұрын

Ima on a try that out next, thanks for the feedback!

Hey brother, good job with that strap and tarp. What was that total time did it take to strap and tarp? When you get tired of the low miles with the low pay plus the high stress and manual labor. Hit me up and get paid to drive (2,500-4,000 miles) with no touch freight! But only if you like to run and make money. I too worked at melton in 2023. I already know your troubles and what’s to come.

@michaelthomas7408

25 күн бұрын

Hello Mike, thanks for watching! To fully tarp and bungee I took about 1 hour only because I was filming but usually take about 45 minutes for 3 tarps. Strapping I would say 30 minutes as I was strapping as it was being loaded 👍. Still learning everyday and getting more efficient. I’m getting pretty good miles honestly but I would love to hear where you work if you don’t mind 🙂

@MikeBibiStewart

24 күн бұрын

Indian River Transport (IRT), food grade tanker. There’s about 7-10 ex-melton drivers here now. Ask any of us and we’ll tell you the same, Life is better at IRT.

@t3xac4n

22 күн бұрын

Mike is not wrong! So much better over here!

@michaelthomas7408

14 күн бұрын

Thanks I’m going to look into it! May I ask what a new driver (6 months exp) would get paid per mile?

@MikeBibiStewart

14 күн бұрын

@@michaelthomas7408 .60cpm

Do you get enough time to eat and have healthy options ?

@michaelthomas7408

17 күн бұрын

Plenty of time, it just comes down to planning. I go to Walmart all the time to shop which takes a long time and I’m never late to appointments.

I work at Burger King should I get my CDL

@michaelthomas7408

4 күн бұрын

I would recommend it if you don’t mind being away weeks at a time 👍

good job, but you let that clown walk all over you. Dont let them speak to you that way.

@michaelthomas7408

10 күн бұрын

I get you 👍

Why not a fridge driver Salary of régional driver per week-end

@michaelthomas7408

15 күн бұрын

I honestly took the first job that called me back since my CDL was new, it’s a great company

Lol, 'imma read 2 verses from the bible' Genesis ch1 v1-2.

@michaelthomas7408

53 минут бұрын

😂