OK, this is unreal

The most important deciding factors you have not shared with us. You are an idiot if you use popular vote to choose a company. Why? Because what's important to the majority may not be important to you.

Prioritize what counts, and list in order of importance. This is important because it will help connect you to the best fit company for you, as well as keep you sane when that company drives you crazy. Because it WILL happen. No company is percect. It's simply a matter of who has what matters to you.

Factors to consider:
Safety
Maintenance
Truck conditions - smoking or non
Pet policy
Rider policy
E-log vs paper
Detention pay
Layover pay
Breakdown pay
Guaranteed salary or miles
GPS included in Qualcomm
Tolls
Prepass
Truck wash reimbursement
Holidays/vacation time
Hometime
Payroll record
Routes available to run
Forced dispatch
Pay period frequency
Reimbursement speed

Etc. Etc.

This is not a decision to be made lightly. Put some real thought into this, as what you put into your career is what you'll get out of it. As a new driver you need to be ready to commit to a company for a MINIMUM of 6 months. 2 years if you want your choice of company afterward.

 

I've taken Conway loads for another company and talked with their drivers. Paper logs and you will run your ### off. Lots of doubles, not sure if that's a requirement or not.

 

do we have any other choices??

 

Just remember that you'll be spending 90% of your life in this truck. 2 years is a long time, no matter how diligent your work ethic is. Recruiters will lie about miles. But some companies guarantee minimums in writing. Schneider used to be one of them. But they have their own downsides as well, which is why you need to know what matters to you.

In the winter, do you want the option to stay put if you feel the roads are too icy? If so, check out a company's policy now, not when you're in your first blizzard.

Just......don't be so anxious to get behind the wheel that you jump at the first shiny opportunity. Check it out tboroughly and make sure it's a good fit, even if it's only for 2 years.