Almost a rookie ... Advice please

I live in Oshawa (GTA) and I am a couple weeks away from my road test. In preparation for my new career I have been trying my best to narrow down the best place to start for a newbie. In my research I've come across Bison ( which I know is a 2 year commitment), Kirska ( who I believe use automatic transmissions) Schneiders, TTR (which is 5 minutes from my house) and Challenger ( who I actually have an in with but not seeing good things about). Any thoughts on these or other places to start out for a newbie would be greatly appreciated. I'm willing to do what I have to to earn my stripes but would like to at least be home for my resets. Is this a realistic ambition for a rookie? Any advice is welcomed.

 

Oh I have no misconceptions... I'm fully aware that I probably don't even know the questions yet much less the answers. Thanks for the advice it's all welcomed.

 

The two year commitment with bison is part of their driver finishing program, which I understand is pretty good but 2 years does seem a tad lengthy. I've heard good things about Kirska as well, they were even recommended to me by a recruiter from an outfit that doesn't hire newbies. My only concern with them is that my instructor and the few trucker friends that I have, have all told me that it's probably wise to stay away from automatic trucks as a rookie because it could limit my options down the road. Thank you for your advice I appreciate all the information I can get.

 

I appreciate your advice

 

I appreciate the input... Also ... If anyone knows of any good companies for rookies that I might have missed... That information would also be greatly appreciated.