Class is winding down now.

Tyson Foods - driver in Atlanta says he makes $62K - $65K
Abilene Motor Express trucks run 68 mph.

Reinhart Foodservice hires new grads as second seat.
RWH Trucking in Oakwood,GA - they only run eastern half of USA which probably means lots of Northeast. You'd have to investigate further to see if it's something you'd be interested in. @Dirtroadguy

 

Since you're not sponsored, one or more of the trucking companies that come to recruit students after class might be local. Not saying that you should wait for that to happen; but it might. If it does don't show your cards (excitement). The signing bonus might be reduced or withdrawn.

 

Tyson Foods might have something for him. They have local and OTR.

 

Cypress and sunbelt can get you home weekend I that area Southeast regional flatbed haul mostly sheetrock and some lumber... Usually preloaded trailer live unload each morning at consignee new drivers will go with a trainer for 6 weeks... Now they do have some older equipment but they have all APUs even on older stuff and there equipment is mechanically sound would still be working there if I hadn't goofed up and got in accident

Oh forgot to mention. Cyrpess and sunbelt are pretty much same company sunbelt just shows a loss for tax write off purposes...

Let me know if you have any questions about them

 

I would apply at Epes Transport. They have a terminal over on Commerce Dr. Their home office is in Greensboro, NC . Top Notch company. They make alot of trips from your area down to Deer Park, FL. and Saddle Creek over in Lakeland, FL I do know they are very picky about schools for their driver finishing program. Definitely worth a shot.

 

Smart move, submitting lots of applications. Much better chance of finding a good job than letting the school choose for you.

 

You might want to consider a reefer. You are in Peanut land, Onion Land, mulch land etc. So many good things in your area.

Daycabs are nice, but I suggest you be ready more than usual for physical labor. Sleeper Trucks have longer hauls and generally have less labor per day for a work week. *Knock on wood.

You might even want to visit that doubles or triples. Some companys have you run out say 300 miles one way, swap with the other driver coming to meet you, return to home base for the day. Commute home and do it again tomorrow.

There are so many companies out there, I would suggest taking a look at the ones you do find. Don't allow yourself to paint into a proviable corner with just the megas who may not be a good fit for you.

Remember to resolve to the best you can each day you drive a big truck. Your first year out is so incredibly important and if you do NOT have any wrecks, Preventables etc and stay with one employer at least that much you will discover that in time you will write your own golden ticket.

Good luck!

 

Some companies hiring area changes with as customer needs change. Freymiller has ads in Florida, but maybe has a temporary freeze in your area.