i need some real help figuring out what to do!

There is a company called roehl trucking that will let you drive for 7 or 14 days then give you 7 off so you can be with your family more. I dont know how many of those positions are open or how hard they are to get.

 

there is no 1 passenger rule with dot, i use to run with my girlfriend and son, just ether both need to be in the birth or 1 can be in jump seat

 

Generally speaking most of the outfit that pay for your training will want you to be out 1-3 weeks at a time (regional or dedicated will generally have shorter time on the road). Most of the "decent" runs are going to take 6 months to a year of OTR experience to get your foot in the door. If you are willing to touch freight it's easier to find something with less experience. Most of the outfits that will train you want 12-24 months of indentured servitude. So either find an outfit that trains that has regional or dedicated in your area or plan on paying for school.

Most outfits will want 3-6 months of incident free employment before they will allow riders. Usually there is a small charge for insurance for riders (in my experience it's been $15-20 a month).

An average of 500 a week is probably doable. The hard thing is getting used to the variability of per mile pay. It will be tough at first while you are learning the ropes. The rates will go up and you'll get more efficient.