THRIVE in 2005 -Melton Announces 3 cpm Pay Increase and Arrival of 2006 Trucks

Melton Truck Lines, Inc. is pleased to announce another well-deserved increase in driver compensation beginning on May 1, 2005. All Company Drivers will receive a 3¢ per mile increase in compensation that will be spread over a 3-month period - May, June, and July. These increases should give drivers an annual boost of approximately $3,600 per year. By the end of July 2005, Melton’s top company driver will be making 47 cpm including $40 tarp pay and 1 cpm safety bonus. With this increase, Melton Drivers and Owner Operators will continue to be in the top 10% of national driver compensation packages. Melton President, Bob Peterson, says, “We are very proud of each of our drivers. This increase is our way of saying “thank you” for making Melton a leader in the trucking industry.”

In addition to the pay increase, Melton Truck Lines continues to offer an outstanding Safety Rewards Program, offering Company Drivers an additional 1 cpm for safe driving, and Contractors a $200 quarterly safety bonus.

Melton Truck Lines/Thrive in 2005

In other news, Melton Truck Lines is excited to announce that we are rolling out 250 new 2006 Kenworth T-600s and 50 new 2006 Volvo 670s into the fleet. With these trucks, the average age of the Melton fleet will be 1.5 years. This offers our drivers some of the best and safest equipment on the road.

To drive for Melton Truck Lines and take advantage of the new pay package, safety bonuses, and outstanding new trucks, call Melton Recruiting at 1-800-635-8669 or apply online at www.meltontruck.com.

Melton Truck Lines, Inc. is an air-ride flatbed trucking carrier serving the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Melton terminal locations include Tulsa, OK; Laredo, TX; and El Paso, TX. Melton’s corporate offices are located in Tulsa, OK.

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