Comments By Rookie D

So, been doing applications to try and have options upon completion of school. I currently have a standing offer from PTL (Paschall). I finished my application to Schneider, and I know they're not pet friendly to company drivers. Western Express is next. I will keep you guys posted on what I hear. PTL is offering $.35 a mile once solo, no breed restrictions on pets (pit bull) and 401k matches $.25 on the dollar up to 3%. Not perfect, but it's a start.

Thanks for the responses I have already received. I have been in contact with recruiters already, and I have been using the resources on this site. Western Express is one of the companies I've been looking at. I have to check the notes I took, but I wanna say they don't match anything for 401k. Which I'm not liking, but that's not a complete deal breaker. And after checking their website, they're training pay seems to be awfully low. I realize that's not permanent, but I still have bills I am responsible for while I'm training. But I do like the aspect of DIRECTV in all their trucks. To me that says something about quality of life on the road. I do understand about not listening to all the "negative nellies" just because they had a bad experience. And I like the idea of being performance based, because it's all on me. I'm really excited about the new career prospect, I just wanna set myself up for success.

So, I am currently enrolled in class, and will be done by December 15th. Of course I have been looking at different companies, but I kinda wanted some input. Ideally, I want to work for a company with a good 401k employer match, good starting pay, and a pet policy. Hometime isn't overly important, but if I could get home weekly, that would be a plus. Growing a beard would be another awesome plus. Right now I just have my permit, with my hazmat, air brakes, and combo endorsements. Gotta redo tankers, and my threat assessment for hazmat is not a concern.

So, I am looking for input for a good starting company to look into. I'm open to dry, flatbed, hazmat, anything. Just not doubles and triples.

Thanks for any help and guidance you guys can provide.