looking for starter company that might be a bit more selective

What do you mean?

 

Jim palmer trucking. @Chinatown can probably list a handful of others. Werner doesn’t accept everyone, but I cannot in good conscience recommend that you come here unless your other choices are CRE or WE.

 

This quote supposedly made by Groucho Marx was the first thing I thought of after reading this question.

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member. Groucho Marx

All I can say is, Really?

 

Danny Herman hires newbies but only if you've achieved a certain grade in your CDL school. Sounds like that's what you're looking for.

 

If you like driver creature comforts make sure you look into those that have them. APU, Inverter, Fridge, XM Satellite Radio, etc. Check on the accessoral pays to....and the miles...lol....do your homework to...best to ya driver