Looking for long haul in N. CA.

I have just over 3 years doing team dry-van 48 state hauls as well as dedicated air freight with CRST. I have a clean record during that time except for a 10 mph over in a 4-wheeler over a year and a half ago (Its taken care of now). I'm having trouble finding me a new job. I'm just ready to move on. I'm looking for a solo truck thats regional to the western states. 48 would be alright though. I don't want to deal with a company that trains students. I'm tired if not being treated like I know what I'm doing due to the high amount of students. I live in the extreme north-western corner of CA (Crescent City). I know it is hard to get me home there as there is no freight but I want to run for about 3 - 4 months and then take 2 weeks of home time. This is what I have been doing for the past 3 years and it works great for me. My problem is companies think I'm blowing smoke when I say this is what will make me happy and that no one stays out this long. Also I don't have a problem if I have to leave the truck with in a couple hundred miles and rent a car. Been doing that already. Any ideas? I was looking at Heartland and really liked what I was seeing but they want me to move to AZ and I have friends and and some elderly family I would never get to see in CA if I do that.

Sorry for this being long winded but I figured I would get the best answer if every thing was out in the open. If you made it this far, Thanks.

 

I having trouble figuring out where to start looking. There are plenty of companies that want me but my home time requests have been an issue, Its hard to get me home on a regular basis so people don't want to touch me because they think I'll be pissed about being out so long even though thats what I want. I promis you there is nothing about my personaly or professionaly that should be turning people off. Every one has begged me to reloacate. I just don't want to move right now.

 

I wouldn't mind going flatbed. I've never done it though so I would need to get with someone that would be willing to teach me the art and rules with tarps/straps/chains exct. Is that something companies are willing to teach or would I need to figure it out on my own?