Flatbed or Reefer?

Just completed my 1st week of school. Got my HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements. Been reading this forum for the past year getting educated. I am from the Seattle area. I paid for school myself. I decided on either flatbed or reefer. I have read most threads for the pluses and minuses for both. My goal is to find a small to medium size trucking company. How realistic am I being? I have been checking the FMCSA website looking at company SMS scores. Still searching for more advice.

 

I am not afraid of hard work. Born in IL, living in Seattle for the past 30 years, so working in rain or cold weather does not bother me. Waiting on lumpers doesn't sound exciting. I think I want to do more than drive van.

 

Look at the trans-system website. Reefer & flatbed to choose from. Both hire new CDL grads.

Also look at these hiring in Seattle:

Central Oregon Truck Company
Navajo Express
Melton Truck Lines
United Van Lines
JBS Carriers

Thanks for the advice. I have been looking about trans-system. Reading all the threads from System drivers I can find. On TWT, seems like not a lot of current information.

 

Flatbed it is then.Can be a little hard at times depending on what your hauling but it can open up more doors for you though.Heavy/specialized hauling makes good money. They will just want prior flatbed experience.Think you can get in that after 2-3 years.

Thanks. That is what I kind of looking for.

 

I looked into JJ Wiliams. They say WA, OR, and Canada. They require 6 months experience. They have home nightly positions.