How Melton Logistics Excels in Flatbed Shipping
Melton Logistics – 04/03/2025
When it comes to flatbed logistics, experience, reliability, and commitment to top-tier service are non-negotiable. When you move large machinery, construction materials, or special freight, picking the right logistics provider is crucial. It can greatly affect your supply chain. Melton Logistics, backed by the legacy of Melton Truck Lines, is an industry leader in flatbed transportation.
Keep reading to learn how Melton Logistics can give your business an edge with flatbed shipments.
The Partnership Between Melton Logistics and Melton Truck Lines
At its core, Melton Logistics leverages a powerful partnership with its parent company, Melton Truck Lines. This relationship creates a seamless synergy between asset-based capacity and third-party logistics (3PL) expertise. Here’s how it works:
• 70 Years of Proven Flatbed Experience: Melton Truck Lines has been specializing in flatbed transportation since 1954. Their over seven decades of hands-on experience and industry knowledge provide the backbone for Melton Logistics’ offerings. This partnership gives customers access to a well-tested network, streamlined processes, and a reputation for getting the job done right.
• Late-Model Equipment: Through Melton Truck Lines, Melton Logistics can offer shippers access to a modern, well-maintained fleet. Melton’s 1,300+ late-model trucks and trailers are equipped to handle everything from standard flatbed freight to over-dimensional and specialized loads. Well-kept equipment reduces delays and improves safety. This gives customers confidence that their cargo is safe from pickup to delivery.
• Consistency and Reliability: By integrating Melton Truck Lines’ asset capabilities into its 3PL operations, Melton Logistics can offer consistent service levels. Their close alignment ensures freight moves efficiently with minimal delays. This is a key factor in flatbed transportation, where timing and coordination are critical.
Why Melton Truck Lines Is a Trusted Flatbed Partner
Melton Truck Lines has over 70 years of flatbed experience. They have a strong reputation for quality service and expertise. Here’s why logistics professionals trust them with their flatbed freight:
• Specialized Flatbed Expertise: Melton Truck Lines specializes in flatbed trucking- and only flatbed trucking. This focused expertise translates into in-depth knowledge of load securement, tarping, and handling specialized and oversized open-deck freight.
• Professionally Trained Drivers: Flatbed trucking requires a higher level of skill, and Melton’s drivers rise to the challenge. The training program focuses on safety from day one. It also offers hands-on work with different complex flatbed loads. Melton’s driving team brings knowledge and care to every haul, helping to ensure shipments arrive safely and on schedule.
• Proven Track Record: Melton Truck Lines has built a reputation for reliability over the past seven decades. Their long presence in the flatbed market makes them a trusted partner who can handle complex flatbed shipping services.
How Melton Logistics Offers Flatbed Shipping Services
Melton Logistics goes beyond the usual brokerage model. It combines the strength of Melton Truck Lines with new 3PL solutions. Here’s what makes us different:
• North American Coast-to-Coast Coverage: Are you shipping across the United States, or into Canada and Mexico? Melton Logistics offers comprehensive flatbed coverage across North America. They ensure your freight reaches its destination efficiently, no matter where business takes you.
• Cutting-Edge Technology for Visibility and Control: Melton Logistics offers advanced technology solutions that provide real-time shipment visibility, status updates, and seamless communication. Shippers can stay informed throughout the entire delivery process, making supply chain management more transparent and efficient.
• Customized Solutions and Customer Focus: Melton Logistics takes a consultative approach to logistics. They work closely with customers to understand their business needs and provide customized flatbed solutions. They create strategies that match customer goals. This includes dedicated capacity, multi-stop routes, and time-sensitive loads.
• Wide Range of Flatbed Expertise: Flatbed shipping isn’t an afterthought for Melton Logistics. Their team has extensive experience handling complex open-deck freight, including over-dimensional loads and time-sensitive shipments. This depth of knowledge from a team with decades of individual experience ensures that every shipment is planned and executed with precision.
• Commitment to Service Excellence: At Melton Logistics, the customer experience is paramount. Their team is known for being responsive, proactive, and solution-oriented. Whether navigating complex regulations or managing last-minute changes, they prioritize clear communication and seamless execution.
Melton Logistics, supported by Melton Truck Lines’ decades-long reputation, offers a comprehensive flatbed solution that combines asset reliability with 3PL flexibility. For shippers seeking a logistics partner who understands the complexities of flatbed freight and delivers consistent results, you can contact us today to learn more about how we can tackle your flatbed shipments and beyond.