Beginning with a single truck and trailer, he began operations on a small scale from his living room. At the end of World War II, Earl began to broker loads to owner operators at the truck stop on St Paul's University Avenue. With limited operating authority, Earl was unable to grow beyond a few trucks and trailers that hauled a few exempt commodities on limited traffic lanes. He was able to keep the company in operation only through persistence and sacrifice.

Roadrunner provides high-quality, scalable LTL freight services to shippers in major metros across the US. Our “Ship It Like You Own It” culture means that we treat each and every shipment as if it’s our own precious cargo, delivering accountability and ownership of the shipping process that you can rely on. Our LTL carrier services are powered by over 900 dependable Independent Contractors who are eager to deliver your freight to where it needs to be. Through 21 brick and mortar service centers, strategic rail partnerships and over 100+ pickup and delivery partners, our network enables you to ship to all major cities in the US.

Since 1954, Melton’s family-first atmosphere and dedication to customer satisfaction has set us apart from other flatbed truck companies. Over 70 years later, we continue to remain a top flatbed company in North America, remaining a symbol of reliability and stability connecting communities with our flatbed services across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Work with an over-the-road company you can count on, and let Melton Truck Lines provide your flatbed deliveries with accuracy and safety.