Getting back into driving

I’m looking at getting back into driving at the beginning of next year. I was in an accident in 2012 that caused nerve damage in my back but I believe I can handle driving again. But that means I do not have recent verifiable experience. I have kept my license and just got my new one with Hazmat on it.

Driving experience.
I did dirt hauling for a year driving a set of bottom dumps, then moved into tankers hauling fuel for about 8 years. All of this was in the SF bay area. I have not done OTR but would do line work by going from San Jose to Fresno and back fairly often with a load of Jet fuel.

Location
I’m in Tooele UT 84074 but my wife and I are thinking about moving to Idaho and are open to other places with a low crime rate and reasonable housing with nice-looking land.

What I’m looking for.
1) Decent pay. $65+ (I know I’ve been out for awhile but $65,000 should be on the low end for any driver. I presently work 40h a week at $20h at my desk job.)
2) Medical benefits (no 1099)
3) Passenger allowed (My wife has her CDL but is not ready to start yet. I would like her to be able to ride with me.)
4) Pet policy (2 cats)
5) Home time for now (We want to ultimately drive team, get rid of the rental and save up for a house.)
6) Not too hard on the back.

I enjoyed tankers but I can learn to do just about anything.

I’ve been doing research here but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us to get started?

Once we have some recent verifiable experience what are some companies we should be working towards? Our goal is to be making around $100k each at a company that we want to stay with.

 

Nothing on my record as far as DMV. A $100k is for after I get some recent verifiable experience. I was making close to that before and looking at the boards there are plenty that do it. Especially doing teams and staying out.

I don't think $65,000 is steep for getting back in a truck. If I could sling hoses all day I would be a gas hauler again. Here in SL area new guys are around $80k+ and one company driver was at just over $100k. Are things different in NV?

 

Sweet. Thanks Chinatown. I had not heard of Salt Lake Trucking Group in my research. This gives me more to look into. I like to find a good job and just stay there until there is a reason to leave. If I can get away with only working for one or two more companies that would be great.

I think the wife may love the cats more than me. I’ll be looking into Shaffer & Crete & Celadon as well.

 

For those in the same boat as myself here are the links.

Salt Lake Trucking Group- Salt lake City, UT
Working at Salt Lake Trucking Group: Employee Reviews | Indeed.com

Shaffer Trucking - allow 2 pets
Working at Shaffer Trucking: Employee Reviews | Indeed.com

Crete Carrier Corporation - allow 2 pets
Working at Crete Carrier Corporation: 447 Reviews | Indeed.com

Celadon Trucking - allow 2 pets
Working at Celadon Trucking: 483 Reviews | Indeed.com

Old Dominion Freight Line- West Valley City, UT & Boise, ID
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Estes Express - Salt lake City, UT & Boise, ID
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R&L Carriers - West Valley City, UT & Boise, ID
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