2007 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting
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May 3, 2007 - Tulsa, OK - Melton Truck Lines, Inc., a premier flatbed carrier with significant international cross-border transactions, has received the 2007 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting and the Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Department of Commerce The Honorable Natalie Shirley, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, presented the awards during the 24th Annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference held at Oklahoma City University-Meinders School of Business in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. "The company that we honor today serves as an example of the global business savvy qualities that all Oklahoma businesses should embrace in order to prosper in today's new economy. Our future economic success lies in delivering cutting edge innovation, value-added business solutions, world-class professional services and technological advancement to the global marketplace. Through its international business achievement, Melton Truck Lines, Inc. represents all of these qualities and I wish them every success in continually expanding Oklahoma's entrepreneurial and creative business spirit worldwide," said Secretary Shirley. |
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Melton was the first to pioneer “through-trailer service” into Mexico in 1980, which eliminated cargo damages and greatly decreased the amount of time spent at border crossings. This innovative service has contributed greatly to the importing and exporting success of Melton’s customers. Additionally, Melton has built a “Cargo Protection Facility” (CPF) at their Laredo terminal. The CPF provides a protected environment against moisture for weather-sensitive cargo awaiting further transport.Melton is the only U.S.-based flatbed carrier to provide this service.
"Since Melton relocated to Tulsa in 1991, we have prospered and grown from a fleet size of less than 200 to our current size of 950 trucks, 1,700 trailers, and 1,100 employees and contractors. International movement of freight has fueled much of that growth. Since the time Melton pioneered through-trailer service into Mexico in 1980, we have spent significant energy and resources to increase freight volumes through our facilities along the U.S./Mexico border. In addition, we have developed strong relationships with Mexican shippers and manufacturers as well as a core group of Mexican carriers. Melton Truck Lines is honored to receive this prestigious award from the Oklahoma District Export Council and Secretary Shirley," says Bob Peterson, President of Melton Truck Lines.
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For over 50 years, Melton has demonstrated superiority in cross-border operations and the ability to deliver products on time and damage-free. The company has grown consistently and is now one of the largest flatbed trucking companies in the nation. Headquartered in Tulsa, OK, Melton has terminals in Laredo, TX, Dallas, TX, El Paso, TX and Birmingham, AL. Additional border crossing points include Calexico, CA, Nogales, AZ, Eagle Pass, TX, and Brownsville, TX. Melton also has a Sales and Operations office in Monterrey, MX. |
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