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Trucking Industry Press Release

May 21st, 2010

Melton Truck Lines, Inc. Raises Driver Pay

TULSA, Okla - May 20, 2010 - Melton Truck Lines, a premier air-ride flatbed
carrier based in Tulsa, OK, is pleased to announce a 2 cent per mile pay
increase. We are also increasing Tarp Pay to $40 per load, which is among
the highest pay in the industry, according to the National Pay for Driver
Wages.

We conduct industry pay studies and subscribe to independent annual
surveys and have determined that our total package - mileage pay, mileage
increases based on Melton productivity, 4 cent per mile Fuel Bonus, benefit
coverages and low premiums-- position Melton Truck Lines in the top 5% among
the North American for-hire trucking companies.

President Bob Peterson states, "I promise my drivers if they work
hard and smart, they will be well compensated. But that's not all. We want
to make sure that our drivers not only earn a strong paycheck, they also get
good medical care and a solid plan for retirement. "

Angie Buchanan, Vice President of Safety & Human Resources, says,
"We know that our professionals drive for more than just money. It's about
love for the road, pride and independence. To reward our drivers for a job
well done, we have developed a mix of programs like the President's Clubs,
Lifeworks, ICARE Wellness Program, Driver of the Month and Year, Safety
Rewards Programs, Top Fuel Recognition and Bonus Program to name a few. We
challenge ourselves every day to develop and maintain programs that make
drivers feel like a part of the family. We know that professional drivers
have choices and we want them to choose Melton."

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 <http://www.meltontruck.com>
www.meltontruck.com.

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