Virginia, Maryland, DC Companies

Hi everyone. Hopefully I'm not posting questions anyone has already asked. If so, please direct me-it is likely I simply missed the thread!

I am a female prospective driver in the process of getting my CDL. I will be completing the training (as long as things flow smoothly) in Colorado, but am looking to find a company based out of Virginia. I don't mind so much about home time, as I have no children or spouse yet. I would be open to just about anything, as long I'm mainly only driving. I'm open to team driving, solo (but with the ability to have a pet), but understand since I'm new it will be tough getting the "better" positions.

I want to bang it out for about 5 years to get some things paid off and save a little money. My focus is work efficiency, not time off.

The next big question is, of the companies based out of Virginia, even Maryland/DC area, how are you all liking them? Or not liking them? I have been going through the posts, but there is a lot of small talk to sift through. Just new to this world, and looking for some direction and wisdom from the rest of you before I make any dreadful decisions I will regret later!

I realize their are pros and cons to working for every company, but I'm looking for a company (as is everyone else) that isn't going to lie to me about mileage, money, etc. If I'm not going to make a lot, that's fine, especially if the retention rate for the company is good, etc.

Again, please feel free to point me in the direction of another thread, or to message me!