Renewed Interest In Trucking

I previously posted with questions of interest in joining the trucking industry. However, due to family problems I had to postpone that dream, everything is great now and I would like to get started. I previously contacted Prime, Millis Transfer, Stevens, and Swift, however, I only received the greenlight from Stevens and Swift. Im more inclinced to go with them as their Memphis terminal is only a few miles from me, and I would also be able to do my training in Millington, however, they don't have APU's and I have seen my share of Swift bashing here. I have an acquaintance who drove for Stevens and he hated it, he never got hometime, and when he did, couldn't bring his truck home.

I'm looking for a company that offers training, and decent pay. I know I won't get rich and will have to pay dues in my first year and are willing to do so. However, I would like a company that at least allows me to get home and offers decent pay. I'm working in a car manufacturing plant now, and make about $320 a week, so trucking would be a leap from where I am (I hope). Could anybody offer any other companies or advice that I could look into, any help would be appreciated.

 

Hi Chinatown, was waiting on your wealth of knowledge to swing though . I was hoping to get on a Swift dedicated account, my current job is right next to a Walmart DC and I see hundreds of Swift trucks in and out daily. I looked on the Southern Transport site and it says you have to be 23 with 8 months OTR experience, I just turned 22 yesterday and don't have any experience.

Prime- I contacted them first, however, I was turned down, although I'm going to push harder for them and also Millis. I think my employment background caused problems with them. Hopefully, I can get that overlooked.

 

I'm not opposed to flat bedding, I just haven't really given it much thought. I'm 22, and in great shape so it wouldn't be too tough for me physically. I have looked into classes at the local community college, however, I'm looking to get started right away. I would love to drive locally or regionally, and I know other training would be ideal in helping me find a job like that. I'm just very confused as to which route to take lol, however, I know that I am ready to get started. I've done months of research and know that this is what I want. Also, thanks alot for the well-wishes! Stay safe brother! (Nice truck btw, looks like it hauls ###!)