1 year in, and not sure what to do next...

Good evening all. I am not exactly new, per say to the trucking industry, but have only been Otr for just over a year. I am feeling quite hopeless in what to do now. Should I leave, should I stay, are there any companies out there that aren't full of $&@! and actually CARE about their drivers? I have been working for the same company for a year now, and feel as if I am owed much more than what they are willing, have been, and are going to continue to pay me. I can't say that I am exactly miserable here, but I am definitely not "happy". The miles are above average, 2500-3000+ per week, but my paychecks still range anywhere between 450 and $700 dollars a week. I take a whole lot of pride in what I do, and coming from a USMC Infantry background, I ALWAYS strive to be the best. I have a perfect MVR, as far as I know my DAC hasn't been trashed as of yet, and I am always diplomatic and very courteous to dispatchers FM's and any other desk jockey I have the "privilege" of talking to. I guess my main question is how do I better myself and my career in an industry of pissed off drivers and dishonest companies? I feel as if I have hit a wall in my career and can't seem to get past the fear of the unknown. I know the grass ain't always greener, but #### it, there has to be something better! Any advice as to how to make that next move is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

Hey NewNashGuy, I tried emailing you. Not sure how lol. My email is Jdh22683@gmail.... Give me a shout whenever.

As far as researching and doing homework, and knowing what I want, I feel I have covered all my bases pretty thoroughly, but I reckon the fear of the unknown is quite a motha. I have been hauling dry van since the beginning, with aspirations since before school to get into flatbed. I had to take what I could get, ya know? I had narrowed my search down to 2 flatbed companies, but the one I was leaning more heavily towards informed me that they are no longer taking new drivers with no flatbed experience due to their insurance companies demands. I have almost conceded that I will continue to swing doors if I can just find a company that suits me.

 

Email is jdh22684@gmail
i tried pm'ing you, but due to my lack of posts/responses/views etc, I can't send you anything. Give me shout anytime.