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I always try and push flatbed (TMC) to those seeking home time every 7-10 days and living in prime area (such as NC), BUT only if they don't mind a little work and have a great deal of pride in their work and are motivated by challenges. I have nothing against Maverick or McElroy either, though. Epes could be a worthwhile consideration (just on my hunch as I don't have any first-hand knowledge) insofar as hometime prospect however I have a few concerns about Watkins-Shepard and hometime. Weigh all the pros, cons, maybe's, maybe not's, gut feelings, etc and follow your mind.

 

Epes is the way to go. Terminal in greensboro, you will be home every weekend unless you want to stay out, new and well maintained equipment, smaller company with solid frieght base, very family oriented and produced on everything they said they would. #### good money for newbies as well. they don't hire form every school and are picky about who they bring on board but if you make the cut you'll be glad you're here. of course no company is perfect and we have the occasional issue to deal with, but it is by far and away less and fewer than alot of the things other people from other companies post about on here. we get a .07 bonus to run points north of dc as well. i don't see myself going anywhere else unless some dream job falls out of the sky into my lap. if you have any specific questions about them pm me and i'll be glad to answer. my rolling average miles is 2750 +/- 200 or so and i brought home 44k first year and only goes up from there

 

I am in the same boat..In school now and will finish in october. I have the same list and I have decided that Epes is top on my list. I hope I make the cut and don't have to look anyone else. If I had decided to go flatbed it would have been Maverick for sure. Good luck!!!!

 

I drive for TMC, Have been with them since may. I live in their out 2 weeks at a time area, but was only out 1 week end in the 4 weeks I was with my trainer. Since I got my own truck the first week in June, I've been home every weekend except two. The pay is good, and the freight has always been there. Never waited long for my next load. My f/m usually had me pre-loaded before I sent in my empty. Every company is different for every person. Best thing is do your research, read the good as well as the bad. Perception is reality, and people always see things differently.

 

Have been with Mav. for a little over a year now love it so much that i am currently checking out other companies. they DO NOT get you home every weekend. In the months of July/Aug. I have spent 3 weekends away from home (hung out) gotten home on Sat. evening on 2 other occasions. They tell you in orientation that they try to get you home but freight dictates whether you get home or not.

 

True with any company. The freight and where the freight is going always dictates whether or not you get home.