Looking for A Strong Regional Option

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    Ahhh ok. I didn't know for sure. I sure saw First Express pulling a Firstfleet trailer.
     
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    Yeah, I drove for First Fleet in Portland, TN but didn't stick around long. First Express had an excellent reputation at that time and maybe I should have gone there, but hindsight is 20/20.
     
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    Do you know anything about Jo Ann's Logistics in Lebanon?
    Jo Ann's Logistics & Warehousing, LLC - "Racing to make a …
    Jo Ann's Logistics & Warehousing is your premier source for trucking, warehousing, distribution, and more! JLW is located in Lebanon, TN at 127 East Forrest Avenue, and …
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    JLW is a 100% woman owned and operated business.
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    I wonder if the company is still in business.
     
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    I've actually never knew that was what JLW stood for. I used to see the facility when I worked for Dr. Pepper/Snapple and had Lebanon routes. I'm not for sure if they're still around though.
     
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    So after talking with my wife a bit and what we need/want, we decided to concede to the home time. She just doesn't want me out longer than 3 weeks if she's not with me (which is fair). I think I'm more or less down to a handful of options I'm considering.


    IF I decide to pull the trigger on full regional I'm looking at MVL and Skyline. I just have a really hard time letting go of my ability to run west. I like that Skyline has a terminal near me, but I like that MVL at least runs into the north (WI, MN, MI)

    Otherwise I'm looking at these probably the closest.

    Magnum
    --I've gathered mostly good reviews, but its the constant runs to NJ that I've read/heard about that make me question it. I can drive over there. I've done it tons and tons of times before. I just absolutely hate it.

    S&S

    FCC
    --It's the mid-rises and the driver facing cameras I'm not a fan of. Also, the 90 days before you can have a rider won't work. So, if they can't budge on that then they are automatically not a consideration anymore.

    Super T
    --I just can't find much about them good or bad.

    Freymiller
    --The Christian stuff is concerning to me. No disrespect anyone or their beliefs, but it's been my experience that the louder a company talks about their Christian beliefs the further away from those beliefs their actions get.


    I've ruled out CFI for low pay and Schuster for their speed limiter software. I get that it helps them reduce tickets and most of the time I get it. But I can't do 58 mph across the desert in California.

    At any rate, I appreciate everyone's input and help!
     
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    Why did you rule out Ozark?
     
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