Military Veteran, Seeking Non-stop Work.

I am currently Active Duty Military, but as soon as my contract is up I want to get into Truck Driving. From a Beginner's Point of view, there are a few companies that have peaked my interest. Mostly due to the fact that they either start rookies at a high rate...or they promise plenty of miles to make up the big bucks. I have no family to 'come home to', so I plan to drive and drive and drive and drive....
Are there ways to get more out of a job? What are the best conpanies to start out at, that will allow me to work the most and make the most money? Any insight would be appreciated.

EDIT: I will be in Dallas, TX as my home of record,but like I said....I want to stay on the road. I made around 42k a year in the Military...my goal is to make more....much more. I hated not being paid for my performance in the Military, all you get is a pat in the back and a nice evaluation write up. Putting in the extra hours and sweating it out more than others did nothing for you directly...just became the 'go to guy'. I am ready to work my ### off, but get paid in return.

 

As of right now, I have researched many companies...and came up with a 'final' top 3....but maybe I just don't know if there are better starting companies out there.

#1 TMC seems like a good company. Offering percentage pay rather than cents per mile. However, the continuous bad reviews about there being no APUs to keep the cabin at Humane temperatures so you can sleep during your mandatory rest times seems like a turn off.

#2 US Xpress promises to pay you as a 2 year experienced driver from the Start! Being prior military that is... However, they don't ever mention what this 'Accelerated Rate' is. What if it's under .40 a mile and I could be making better cash elsewhere? Also, I hear that their beloved "Team Driving" is amazing pay....but some reviews say the miles arent there?? I'd need to know more about this. Especially the Team Truck pay....since the earnings are split.

#3 Melton Truck Lines. Well... Melton seems to be VERY Transparent. They give you rates up front, progression rates up front, benefits layout, equipment layout and even go as far as to say that your initial training weeks will be paid at a MINIMUM of $850 a week. Everything here sounds perfect. Even the Starting No experience rates seem crazy good from what I've researched....but what I also see is that some people don't seem to be getting the miles they need? Anyone know if they could keep my occupied running 3000+ miles a week? Or should I trust US Xpress to provide with their Team MAX miles?

I need input guys....anything helps.

 

I did hear flatbed/oversize and tanker is where the money is at. Which is why I figured I'd start at Melton Truck Lines. They Start at .43 CPM after the initial training months. All they do is flatbed. If there are better companies to start with let me know, or if there are better companies to move to once i get some seat time. I'd appreciate the insight. I really do wanna make a living out on the road type of lifestyle. I am hungry and ready to take on a bigger challenge.

 

Yeah, when I realized most teams out there are related or spouses, it made sense that It wasn't gonna be an option for me unless i found the perfect person. So as for now, I just want to find the best place to start and hopefully stay....unless theres better places to put in miles at.