Any Chance at All?? Small Fleet owners? Advice?

Hey guys, new here and I got a kinda weird request. First a little background. I am 21 and grew up farming in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. I have been handling rig sized trucks since I was about fifteen. (by rig sized I mean KW K100 with a manure tank, L9000 twin stick dump truck, and some other stuff) Trucking is in my family (dad, two uncles, and grandfather) so I was taught pretty well, just learned on the farm. I got my Class A CDL when I was 18, so I have had it three years now. I didn't go to school to get it, just studied the book, passed the written tests, and then I was allowed to use one of the trucks from my uncle's work to do the driving test. I passed. (guess that's how I have my cdl) Then I left for Bible College in Oklahoma. Now as I am about to graduate I want to drive but everyone I tried to apply to pretty much said "yeah right, good luck somewhere else." Most require at least a "Trucking School" graduation or 6 months all the way to three years over the road experience. I cant afford a driving school or a "refresher course" and don't really want to. My last resort would be to hire on to a "training company" and drive with them for what, a year? (Don't you have to sign a contract?) But before I sign a year away to a huge company where I will become just another number it the mix, I wanted to throw this out, and see what you guys think. (I understand this may be a stupid request but hey what can it hurt?)
I want to go over the road for a year and (after a couple weeks or more of training of course) I would like to be able to take my wife. Do any of you know of a small company/fleet who might hire someone like me? I have a very solid work ethic and lots of drive. (no pun intended) I can even give refrences if needed. I was just wondering if any of you knew of a place to try or if maybe you might even have such an opportunity open. I want to do flatbed and am not afraid of work at all. ANY and ALL advice really is appreciated and I will take it with all respect and diligence. Thank you guys in advance.

 

Oh yeah, and another thing to add. I DO know how to read and use a map!! I don't really like GPS anyway, but I can use that too

 

Thank you all for the advice and replies. I am checking every option and all of the advice is really appreciated.
Freightlinerman, thanks for the tips. I did find out though that Ozark only takes drivers/applicants over 23. I guess I forgot to mention that I am only 21. That may make (or is making) it tougher to find a job. I did call a recruiter at Maverick and talked a while asking lots of questions and everything sounded great for my situation. The only thing I didn't like is that all their tractors are Automatic I hate auto's! But I guess it would be a small price to pay to get started!
I also have been researching and found that Prime seems to be a good option if it comes to that but the "mentor period" when I would be driving with a mentor is so long that I kind of balk at that. It sounds like they basically put you through school and then a mentor period, and THEN you get your own wheels. Plus you are under a one year contract that if you break it you owe them for the school. I guess it makes sense and keeps people from "cheating the system" and taking advantage of them, but since I know I can drive, going through the extra week for school just seems unnecessary. Maverick sounds better in that way. I will do it if it comes down to it, I'm not afraid of being away from home long times either, just as long as my wife can come with me when I get my wheels.

Dynogt16- Thank you for the tip, but again age has restricted me. I am 21 and Marten requires applicants to be at least 22. Thanks tho!
Rank- thanks for the advice. I was thinking a little along the same lines but was doubtful about it working out (because a lot of local companies I have contacted so far require OTR experience) but I believe you give sound advice. Now if I can just find the right company. . .
Aigars- Thank you for the input! It lifts my spirits to know that there are such options out there. I will keep looking, hopefully I will find "the one."

Another thing to add, I would like to eventually become an owner op and build a company/fleet. I put this thread out here because I thought it would be awesome if by some miracle there was an owner op out there with a few trucks, or somebody knew a small fleet owner who would take me on so that I would be learning from someone who is actually doing what I wish to do in the future. Again THANK YOU ALL!! For the advice, and tips. It is all appreciated very very much. And if anybody else has any ideas or info keep it coming! I am completely open to learn all I can. It is awesome to know that there are so many guys out there willing to help a fella out and give advice. Thanks again!