New Driver looking for Advice

Ozark is mainly East Coast freight lanes.
Western Express dry van probably runs 48 states; maybe flatbed too.
I don't know about Werner. They have a lot of junk runs for solo drivers unloading the trailers; "Driver Unload."

There's not a lot to choose from that has day one rider program.

Does Ozark have their own CDL school now?

 

That's 874 miles one way. Probably be ok if you can squeeze in 2 trips a week. That could really get boring after a while.
Werner has some nice equipment. I'd stay away from the dedicated accounts such as Dollar General though and haul general freight. It gets old fast unloading trucks every day by hand.
The girlfriend may want to see more of the country than just back and forth to St. Paul.

 

When I was new, I was so glad not to be in a truck that screamed "student driver". Undercover feels good. Ozark would be undercover. The other two, not so much.

 

Leave the girl at home.

 

Ok, that works too.

 

you may have to wait sixty or ninety days before you're eligible for the rider program.

 

WE does do dry van all 48...but mostly runs mid to east.....
Even though the company may promote an OK with a passenger right at day one solo, you best keep in mind there is much more to this profession than can be learned during your "training period". Best to take some time truly solo...all by yourself...before taking on a passenger. Besides, you might find this isn't the life you were expecting, and having "extra baggage" could make it even worse!