Trucking out of Florida

Hello everyone. Could really use some help. Just a little background. I recently just got of Active Duty Army after about 9 years and then joined the Reserves. I really like serving my country but the Active Duty lifestyle was getting a little ridiculous. But i wanted to join the Reserves to keep those medical benefits and still serve my country on occasions. With that being said I have weekend drill once a month. My question for all you Truck Veterans out there is finding a good company that will get me home weekly. I recently was at another trucking company and after a month of OTR and not being able to make it home on time and making me want to drive after I expressed that I was very tired after driving for 8 hours. They simply didn't care for my safety and getting me home. I know Florida is very hard for the Trucking Industry and have accepted that. My question to you guys is what is a good company that pays decent and will get me home weekly. I'm not looking for a weekend home time. Just as long as I am home weekly. I know I only have one month of driving experience and will probably have to go out with a trainer for weeks at a time. If it helps I'm out of the Lakeland, FL area. I do know of Werner which is an option for me. They were my first choice but I switched at the last minute. Knight Transportation is here too but something doesn't sit right with me with them. Are there any other companies I should take a look into. I am considering teams and flat bedding as well. I'm pretty good at driving the truck since that is what I did in the Military and the previous company before I had no problems. Just looking for a decent company that cares for their drivers and will get me home for drill time. Equipment would be nice too. The truck I had before was a piece of crap, stunk and old and just didn't make me feel comfortable on the road being away from home. It was hard to make it a home away from home lol. I really appreciate any feedback and helpful tips. I have applied to Averitt and U.S. Express as well. Also if you guys know of any Trucking companies that will hire you as a dock worker then go drive for a little bit, sort of like a Driver Apprentice Program that would be great too. All help and is greatly appreciated and if you think I would be interested in your company right now please advise on how to contact you or them directly so we can start the process. I'm sure you will get some kind of referral bonus. LOL If it helps I have Class A license with Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Hazmat and Passenger and TWIC if that helps any. Take care and god bless you all and be safe on them roads.

 

But will they take me with the little experience that I have? If so I will definitely check them out.

 

Thank you I am applying to them right now. As far as dump truck driver, they all want that 1 year experience. lol

 

Thank you so much for the advice. I did check out Rooms to Go but no driver jobs. Same for Lowe's and Home Depot.

 

HaulinCars it wont let me start a conversation with you I guess I'm too new to this site lol