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Melton Truck Lines, Inc.
Melton Truck Lines is an over-the-road flatbed transportation company, providing industry leading transportation services for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Purpose
We are one of the nation's leading flatbed and stepdeck trucking companies with a large and growing fleet of modern, safe, and well-maintained equipment. We are uniquely 100% air-ride, providing shippers with consistent, on-time transportation service. Offering full North American coverage, Melton currently services over 5,000 satisfied shippers with a 98% on-time pick-up and delivery record.
Mission
Melton's mission is to exemplify our 12 Traditions that define excellence.
1. We believe in honest, open communication. We encourage new thoughts, ideas and questions. Criticism should be constructive and include suggestions for a better way.
2. We are enthusiastic and believe enthusiasm is contagious. Our peers, customers and guests see that we enjoy what we do.
3. We are recognized as a leader in quality transportation service. We have an excellent reputation, which has taken years to develop, but could be destroyed by one act. Everything we do and say must promote our reputation.
4. We never quit. We do not give up when things may not be going our way. We know we are destined for success as long as we work hard and hold true to our culture.
5. We expect high performance from each other. We stay until our work is finished. We celebrate those who distinguish themselves in perfecting their roles and search for ways to learn and improve.
6. We are ethical. We treat our customers, vendors and each other with fairness. We honor our commitments and we tell the truth.
7. We invite and appreciate our customer’s business. Every time we have contact with a customer we make sure they have a positive experience. We know that exceptionally treated customers will use us again and again.
8. We show our appreciation for our drivers. We treat them as our guests whenever we come into contact with them. We keep in mind that their job is difficult and demanding. We treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. We are all responsible to do what we can to make their job free of hassle and conflict.
9. We believe in the importance of a good attitude. We search for solutions that benefit everyone. In our dealings with each other and our customers, we seek first to understand the other’s concerns and needs.
10. We have a plan for our growth and success. We believe in the importance of setting goals and we work hard to achieve them.
11. We conserve our resources. We work hard for our money and we each have a responsibility to be prudent when spending it. We use the tools provided for us wisely.
12. We count on each other to be here. Illness, injury and absenteeism hurt us all. We practice safe work habits and believe in a healthy lifestyle.
1. We believe in honest, open communication. We encourage new thoughts, ideas and questions. Criticism should be constructive and include suggestions for a better way.
2. We are enthusiastic and believe enthusiasm is contagious. Our peers, customers and guests see that we enjoy what we do.
3. We are recognized as a leader in quality transportation service. We have an excellent reputation, which has taken years to develop, but could be destroyed by one act. Everything we do and say must promote our reputation.
4. We never quit. We do not give up when things may not be going our way. We know we are destined for success as long as we work hard and hold true to our culture.
5. We expect high performance from each other. We stay until our work is finished. We celebrate those who distinguish themselves in perfecting their roles and search for ways to learn and improve.
6. We are ethical. We treat our customers, vendors and each other with fairness. We honor our commitments and we tell the truth.
7. We invite and appreciate our customer’s business. Every time we have contact with a customer we make sure they have a positive experience. We know that exceptionally treated customers will use us again and again.
8. We show our appreciation for our drivers. We treat them as our guests whenever we come into contact with them. We keep in mind that their job is difficult and demanding. We treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. We are all responsible to do what we can to make their job free of hassle and conflict.
9. We believe in the importance of a good attitude. We search for solutions that benefit everyone. In our dealings with each other and our customers, we seek first to understand the other’s concerns and needs.
10. We have a plan for our growth and success. We believe in the importance of setting goals and we work hard to achieve them.
11. We conserve our resources. We work hard for our money and we each have a responsibility to be prudent when spending it. We use the tools provided for us wisely.
12. We count on each other to be here. Illness, injury and absenteeism hurt us all. We practice safe work habits and believe in a healthy lifestyle.
Additional Culture Details
The 12 Traditions of The Hawthorn Group
1. We believe in honest, open communication. We encourage new thoughts, ideas and questions. Criticism should be constructive and include suggestions for a better way.
2. We are enthusiastic and believe enthusiasm is contagious. Our peers, customers and guests see that we enjoy what we do.
3. We are recognized as a leader in quality transportation service. Everything we do and say must promote our reputation.
4. We never quit. We do not give up when things may not be going our way. We know we are destined for success if we work hard and hold true to our culture.
5. We expect high performance from each other. We stay until our work is finished. We celebrate those who distinguish themselves in their roles and constantly search for ways to learn and improve.
6. We are ethical. We treat our customers, suppliers and each other with fairness. We honor our commitments and we tell the truth.
7. We invite and appreciate our customer’s business. Every time we have contact with a customer we make sure they have a positive experience. We know that exceptionally treated customers will use us again and again.
8. We show our appreciation for our drivers by treating them with respect and dignity. We keep in mind that their job is difficult and demanding. We do what we can to make their job free of hassle and conflict.
9. We believe in the importance of a good attitude. We search for solutions that benefit everyone. In our dealings with others, we seek first to understand their concerns and needs before we advocate our position.
10. We have a plan for our growth and success. We believe in the importance of setting goals and strive diligently to achieve them.
11. We work hard for our money and we each have a responsibility to be prudent when spending it. We conserve our resources and we use the tools provided for us wisely.
12. We count on each other to be here. Illness, injury and absenteeism hurt us all. We practice safe work habits and believe in a healthy lifestyle.
1. We believe in honest, open communication. We encourage new thoughts, ideas and questions. Criticism should be constructive and include suggestions for a better way.
2. We are enthusiastic and believe enthusiasm is contagious. Our peers, customers and guests see that we enjoy what we do.
3. We are recognized as a leader in quality transportation service. Everything we do and say must promote our reputation.
4. We never quit. We do not give up when things may not be going our way. We know we are destined for success if we work hard and hold true to our culture.
5. We expect high performance from each other. We stay until our work is finished. We celebrate those who distinguish themselves in their roles and constantly search for ways to learn and improve.
6. We are ethical. We treat our customers, suppliers and each other with fairness. We honor our commitments and we tell the truth.
7. We invite and appreciate our customer’s business. Every time we have contact with a customer we make sure they have a positive experience. We know that exceptionally treated customers will use us again and again.
8. We show our appreciation for our drivers by treating them with respect and dignity. We keep in mind that their job is difficult and demanding. We do what we can to make their job free of hassle and conflict.
9. We believe in the importance of a good attitude. We search for solutions that benefit everyone. In our dealings with others, we seek first to understand their concerns and needs before we advocate our position.
10. We have a plan for our growth and success. We believe in the importance of setting goals and strive diligently to achieve them.
11. We work hard for our money and we each have a responsibility to be prudent when spending it. We conserve our resources and we use the tools provided for us wisely.
12. We count on each other to be here. Illness, injury and absenteeism hurt us all. We practice safe work habits and believe in a healthy lifestyle.
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