A few questions from an experienced driver

A little background about me, I am 29, live in West central Indiana, will have one year experience OTR come July 4th pulling vans. I drive for an AWESOME company that treats me well BUT I have always wanted to try flatbed. So if some of the guys here that work there would answer some questions for me, that would be awesome. (please do not answer if you do not work there and have first hand knowledge)

1) Recruiting told me $900-$1200 before taxes a week. Is that doable?

2) I know they are anal about the trucks being clean inside. How far do they take it? Am I allowed to mount my satellite radio in the truck and run the antenna outside?

3) Until you have one year in you cannot deviate from their route. Do they route you 100% turn by turn from point a to b?

4) Where can you fuel? Can you fuel whenever you want?

5) Can you make decent money ($600 to $700 take home) a week and still be home every weekend?

6) Do they normally do preplans? Or is there a lot of waiting between loads?

7) Are most of the loads east of 35 or do they truly run all 48?

8 ) How easy is it to move up the ladder? ie;dedicated, specialized

9) about what percentage of the loads are tarped?

I know there are other companies out there that people push pretty hard on here but I really like the weekends home idea.

Thanks in advance for your help

 

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