Starter Flatbed Companies Seattle and/or Green Bay area

Hi everyone. I've been in the trucking industry almost 5 years now and have been wanting to try a bit of everything to see where I fit best. I've done van, refer and some local food service trucking. I've really enjoyed the physical requirements of doing food service, but always end up missing OTR when I'm home too long and the wanderlust sets in. So I'm ready to take the plunge and try flatbeds, but could use some input.


The usual suspects for flatbed beginners are all giving me some trouble, but I admit I'm being a little picky since I have the experience and a clean MVR to back it up.


TMC and Maverick: I've heard great things about both companies, but neither hire on the west coast (I like to split my home time between Seattle and Green Bay if possible and have done it with my last two OTR jobs) and neither have non family rider policies. Taking my girlfriend is a huge perk when I'm OTR.


Melton: This was my top choice and I was talking with a recruiter, but recently found out they have driver facing cameras. There are many melton threads already, and some very outspoken opinions on the camera issue. I don't want this thread to be another debate over cameras. I fall in the camp of pro road facing cameras, but feel uncomfortable with driver facing. I want to be part of the solution, not the problem. If I was an O/O I wouldn't support cheap freight, and as a company driver I won't drive with a camera in my face.


I know there are probably some small operations out there (especially with all the construction going on here in Seattle), and maybe some other companies that I've overlooked. Any input would be appreciated, in the meantime I'll continue hunting.


tl;dr Driver with 5 years experience looking for a starter flatbed company that

-does not have driver facing cameras

-allows non family riders

-hires in Seattle or Green Bay, WI


Thanks everyone

 

Thanks Chinatown and CasanovaCrusier, I'll check these out.