Melton Truck Lines
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Founded 1954
Melton Truck Lines is a premier over-the-road flatbed and step deck trucking company with over 70 years of experience, offering domestic and cross-border freight services across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with a consistent 98% on-time delivery rate.
Perfect for
Melton Truck Lines is best suited for shippers who need reliable, long-haul flatbed and step deck transportation across North America, particularly those with specialized freight requirements.
- Manufacturers and distributors shipping building materials, construction equipment, machinery, steel, lumber, tires, and other oversized or non-standard cargo
- Companies requiring cross-border flatbed shipping between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada with through-trailer service and customs expertise
- Shippers with over-dimensional or heavy-haul freight that requires permits, specialized routing, and certified OD drivers
- Businesses seeking a single carrier partner that can handle flatbed, dry van, LTL, and expedited freight through Melton's full-service solutions
- Companies that prioritize on-time delivery, cargo security, and working with a carrier that uses 100% company-owned, late-model equipment
Key strengths
98% on-time delivery rate with a 100% company-owned, late-model fleet (average tractor age under 2 years), minimizing breakdowns and delays
Extensive cross-border expertise with U.S. Customs bonded status, CTPAT certification, and through-trailer service to Mexico and Canada, with over 30% of business crossing international borders
Full-service freight solutions spanning flatbed, step deck, over-dimensional, dry van, LTL, reefer, and expedited shipping through sister company Melton Logistics
Award-winning service recognized with the Quest for Quality Award 16 out of the last 19 years, CCJ Innovator of the Year, and Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carrier
Multiple terminals and cargo protection facilities across the U.S. (Tulsa, Birmingham, Laredo, and more) providing trailer pools, covered storage, and greater scheduling flexibility
Considerations
Specializes primarily in flatbed and open-deck freight; dry van, LTL, and other modes are handled through the separate Melton Logistics sister company rather than directly
Focused on truckload and over-dimensional shipments, which may not be cost-effective for smaller parcel or lightweight freight needs
No publicly listed pricing or rate transparency; shippers must request individual rate quotes for each shipment
Service coverage limited to North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico) with no global or ocean freight capabilities
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About Melton Truck Lines
Founded in 1954 in Crossett, Arkansas, Melton Truck Lines has grown from a modest two-truck lumber hauling operation into one of North America's largest and most respected flatbed carriers. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company operates a 100% company-owned fleet of late-model trucks and 53-foot air-ride flatbed and step deck trailers, serving over 5,000 customers across all 48 contiguous states, Canada, and Mexico. With over 1,400 drivers and five truck terminals across the U.S., plus offices in Monterrey, Mexico, Melton combines decades of flatbed expertise with a family-first culture that has earned it consistent recognition as a top workplace and military-friendly employer.
Melton differentiates itself through its specialization in flatbed and open-deck freight, including over-dimensional and cross-border shipments. The company is U.S. Customs bonded and CTPAT certified, with over 30% of its business crossing the U.S.-Mexico border via through-trailer service that minimizes cargo damage and speeds up border crossings. Its cargo protection facilities in Tulsa and Laredo, trailer pools for flexible scheduling, and covered storage options give shippers added flexibility when delivery dates change. The fleet maintains an average tractor age of under two years with a 42-month trade cycle, resulting in fewer mechanical breakdowns and industry-leading on-time performance.
Beyond its core flatbed operations, Melton extends its service offerings through its sister company, Melton Logistics, which provides dry van, reefer, LTL, and specialized freight solutions. The company invests heavily in technology, including satellite communications via Omnitracs, real-time load tracking portals, and a proprietary driver app. Melton has been recognized with the Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award 16 out of the last 19 years, named a CCJ Innovator of the Year, and consistently ranks among Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers and InBound Logistics Top 100 Truckers.
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