Questions....

Hi everyone,

I started driving in 2004 for the pumpkin patch, then after my year was up, switched over to a smaller company. Worked for them for about a year then went to a local job (which ended up with me jockeying trailers for a brief time) to be home with my young daughter. I went back to driving after a while (with the same smaller company I worked for after big orange) because the bills just weren't able to be paid making what i was making. After about a year and a half, the company was sold. This was in 2009. I have worked a couple different jobs since then, but for the past 4.5 years, I have been running a small local utility.

To make a long story short, I have decided to go back to driving again. I currently have an app in with US Xpress, as the pay/mileage seems ok. I have been trying to get in touch with my recruiter for a week or so, to no avail, but will be trying again tomorrow when it isnt a holiday weekend. That said, does anyone have any idea of any other companies that might be a good idea to apply to? I have already put in the required 30 day notice to my employer, as I was told that I would just have to show up to orientation, make it through ok, and do an extended check ride for US. I, however, have not been given a date yet, and am getting nervous, considering once the 2nd of Oct rolls around, I will be unemployed.

So, looking for suggestions. I would prefer longer hauls, out around 2 weeks, and would prefer to stay out of the NE. APU or idling for comfort are a must, and I would love to have a rider and pet policy. I have looked around, and most company websites have stated either a requirement of more current experience than I have, or want me to pay for a refresher course. I still have a family I need to support, so I would need to be able to keep unpaid time to an absolute minimum.

Thanks in Advance!

 

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I live in eastern WV. About an hour from 81 or 68, and an hour 15 from 70

 

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