Another Newbie

Hello, I'm yet another newbie. I live in Warrior, Alabama with my wife, and 3 kids. I just got my cdl's from a 6 week course, have no restrictions, and have NT endorsements. I have no criminal history, accidents, and my last job was regulated by hours of service, but I have no tractor trailer experience.

I have been researching for about two months, and have applied mainly local companies. These companies after going in person, and calling aren't giving me a shot to prove myself. Don't hurt to try right? So, I have decided maybe weekly hometime is my next shot. Ct transportation, mcelroy trucking, werner and schneider trucking all have offered restart time at home weekly. I know little about CT, Mcelroy sounds good, but Im concerned about miles and short haul, werner has an DG account and I'd hate to ruin my career early trying to get in some of those lots, and then Schneider, home depot account, possible weekly hometime and restart. My only concern there is, will they live up to that? And how is the pay? Customers? ETC.

I'm open to suggestions, ideas, and comments. If I have to go to a two week/restart Id prefer that to be my third option.

Some things I would like is:
1 on 1 training
Paid training/orientation
Paid Travel to training
Would like automatic trucks, but I can shift ok.
Southeast/Midwest routes
Company, I wouldn't have to abandon ship for awhile if at all.
I prefer to haul 1) dry van 2) flatbed 3) reefer. In that order. Heard reefers are loud and people cut them off. Lol

I thank you for your attention and responses in advance.

 

Most companies do there own training. Its either team training or solo with trainer in seat. I don't consider someone in sleeper, worthwhile.

 

I have no real world experience, and don't want to be just a steering wheel holder. I have tried local construction companies for class a dump trucks, but they want insane amount of experience.