STRUGGLEING..

Of course, also consider the benefits package. Insurance coverage for your family, unless your wife's new job will cover that. Regardless of who you choose, hang in there Phil, January/February will be here before you know it!!

Hi Phil, I know how difficult decisions are when you have to consider other's needs also. Like Brett said, don't limit yourself to thinking of only 1 or 2 companies. Roehl Transport has a flatbed division, their training is fast, and they have some of the best home time options available. I am not sure about the flatbed division, but once I finish school and have my CDL I will be out with a trainer 10 to 14 days and then be a rookie solo driver. Some folks may look at that and think it is way too fast, but Roehl is one of the safest companies in the industry from what I have researched and the main reason I decided to come here. I know there are TT members that have driven for Roehl and a few recent graduates on here. It doesn't matter what any of us think about a particular company however, as you need to decide what works for you and your family. Best of luck to you and like Deb said, January will be here before you know it!

Hey Phil....a lot of companies can get you home every weekend. TMC is one that can. A lot of dry van companies also have options for getting you home on the weekends too like Roehl, Schneider, Swift, etc.

If you're considering flatbed then obviously you're not afraid of the physical work. In that case you might consider looking into Werner Enterprises or US Xpress because both of them have accounts with the dollar store chains. Those accounts are hard work - you have to unload the freight from the trailers to a set of rollers yourself - but the pay is great and you're home on weekends. I did it for a year and that was enough of that. It wears you out after a while. But if you want to make all the money you can that first year and get home as often as possible then that's a great option. Once you get some experience you'll have a lot more opportunities open up with good pay and home time.

Thanks Brett, that sounds right up my ally..is it hard for a rookie to get that run?

Of course, also consider the benefits package. Insurance coverage for your family, unless your wife's new job will cover that. Regardless of who you choose, hang in there Phil, January/February will be here before you know it!!

Thank you Deb, a womans input is always eye opening..I really didn't pay close attention to the benefits..just always thought their all about the same, some more expensive than others..

Hi Phil, I know how difficult decisions are when you have to consider other's needs also. Like Brett said, don't limit yourself to thinking of only 1 or 2 companies. Roehl Transport has a flatbed division, their training is fast, and they have some of the best home time options available. I am not sure about the flatbed division, but once I finish school and have my CDL I will be out with a trainer 10 to 14 days and then be a rookie solo driver. Some folks may look at that and think it is way too fast, but Roehl is one of the safest companies in the industry from what I have researched and the main reason I decided to come here. I know there are TT members that have driven for Roehl and a few recent graduates on here. It doesn't matter what any of us think about a particular company however, as you need to decide what works for you and your family. Best of luck to you and like Deb said, January will be here before you know it!

Thank You Jolie R....I will definetely take a look at Roehl..I'm just sooo ready to work..and make things happen..