2012-05-24

Melton Truck Lines, Inc. Raises Driver Pay

TULSA, Okla - May 24, 2012 - Melton Truck Lines, a premier air-ride flatbed
carrier based in Tulsa, OK, is pleased to announce a 1 cent per mile across
the board pay increase. This increase will be effective June 5th.

At Melton we conduct industry pay studies and subscribe to
independent annual surveys. We measure ourselves in every category -
mileage pay, tarp pay, productivity, fuel bonus, extra pay for Hazmat and
Canada loads, and the premiums drivers pay for insurance coverage. We have
determined that our total package positions Melton Truck Lines in the top 5%
among North American for-hire trucking companies.

"To help keep our competitive edge in hiring and retaining
drivers, I am proud to announce this across the board pay increase," said
Melton President Bob Peterson. "Drivers at Melton also get regular pay
increases based on gaining experience and miles run with Melton. We believe
to hire and retain the best talent, we must pay our drivers well. "

"In addition to this new pay increase, Melton as added a 4 cents
per mile fuel bonus program, raised driver pay 3 cents per mile for Hazmat
and Canada loads, and increased detention pay 20% over the last couple
years," said Angie Buchanan, Vice President of Safety and Human Resources.
"We also implemented a CSA Bonus, pay a premium for Road Safety Trainers,
and started a Road Recruiter Program to offer additional financial
incentives and training."





Company Information

Headquartered in Tulsa, OK, Melton Truck Lines Inc. is an award-winning
leader in the air-ride flatbed industry and services the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. In business for over 55 years, Melton has offices and
terminals in Tulsa, Dallas, Laredo, El Paso, Birmingham and Masury, OH. For
more information, please visit www.meltontruck.com

www.meltontruck.com