New driver

I agree with @Chinatown. R.E. West can be a good start.

 

Drive for Keim | Keim TS
Terminal in Jasper, TN

 

Company | PI&I MX
Several terminals in USA. One in Memphis.

 

ARD has a few flatbed trucks.
Has a terminal in Lebanon, TN
Truck Driving Careers in South Carolina and North Carolina - ARD Trucking

 

Drive McElroy | McElroy Truck Lines Inc.

• At least 21 years of age
• Have an excellent driving and safety record

• Pass a D.O.T. physical and drug test
• Must have a professional appearance

 

CRST - The Transportation Solution - Flatbed / Dedicated / Owner Operator / Lease Purchase

 

If you would prefer home-daily, get your endorsements and look for an LTL company. These guys have decent pay, employee stock purchase option, 401K with company match.
Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A

 

Founded by a US Marine veteran...it's basically a flatbed fleet for veterans (&/or those who could be).

Don't feel bad about getting a thumbs down from TMC -- so did I.

-- L

 

TMC isn't all that. They did you a favor.

Have you spoken with Melton or Cypress?

 

Who all have you applied to? I would put applications into any company that will take new drivers, regardless of trailer type. Gotta get in the door somehow.