questions from a newb

Yeah there are similar threads..from back in 2009..so I figured I'd get the most updated info I can find.

I used to drive back in the military..but that has been about 6 years ago driving a cab over. So I'm basically starting over. I have a job now working for a school system, but money is always coming up as to whether they hold on to people or not. I'm not an educator..basically a grunt that sets up equipment for proms and graduations and fixes teachers computers for them on occasion. It's an 'OK' gig..but for someone who is 30+ years old and paid some heavy dues in life, I'm quickly getting over college educated people that have no real world experience of any measure hovering over me like some idiot that doesn't know how to do anything. But I ramble, sorry...had to get that out.

I guess that's why I like driving more than anything I've ever done..yeah you got to phone people and talk to people in/outbound..but those times when its just you and no one else...I live for that.

I was planning on attending a local driving school in Sevierville, TN and then hope to get picked up by one of the several companies that come out there each week recruiting..I secretly love skateboards..don't mind tarping..so TMC is one of the ones I've had my eye on.

My questions are:
1. Do most companies try to pressure you into breaking log hours in order to get a load somewhere? I want to do this, but I don't want to break the law doing it.

2. I'll be 100% truthfull...I'm built like a football player 6', 300lbs...I used to weight lift but thats been a couple years ago. I have passed physicals before..but do DOT physicals instantly see weight as a no-go? I'm working on this btw.

3. How exactly do these companies get you home when it comes time to do so? Try to hook you up with a load going back that way that you can take your time getting there while stopping home for the weekend?

4. This one is connected to #3...is it better to find a company that is based in your home state for question number 3?


Sorry for the epic life story/long post..thanks in advance.