Melton Truck Lines Revenue and Competitors

Melton Truck Lines had a humble beginning in 1954 when Bert and Gladys Melton purchased a small piece of operating authority and a couple of trucks and began operations in Crossett, Arkansas. Business began with a plan to haul lumber and roofing materials in the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Bert purchased two brand new diesel “B Series” Mack tractors within a few years, which gave him a total of six trucks and twenty-three trailers. In late 1957, Bert met with an untimely death, leaving the business in his wife’s hands. In 1958, William Duncan McRae purchased the company. In respect for Bert Melton’s memory, the name Melton was retained for the truck line. From the beginning, the newly incorporated company had a family atmosphere. The company was small, and many of the employees were husband and wives. Through the years, this unique atmosphere grew stronger, and whole families – mothers, fathers, sons and daughters would become part of the “Melton Family.” The McRae’s became known affectionately as Mr. Mac and Mrs. Mac.