Profile For Northstars4

Just a basic question about trucking at night. At my current job I work overnights from time to time and I really enjoy it, the job involves a lot of driving but it's not trucks, and doesn't involve freight. Anyways. I always see a lot of trucks out on the highway at night and I know that a lot of people prefer to drive at night. Is this more of a choice for OTR drivers? When I and if I become an OTR driver as I hope, will I be able to do most of my driving at night or is that more up to the company? Just curious.

I am currently about a year shy of turning 21 and being legally allowed to receive my CDL for interstate/OTR trucking. I have long considered a career in the trucking industry but have very little knowledge in it due to the fact that I essentially do not know any truckers. I have started looking at some companies and what they have to offer and their training programs. I have found a few that I like but I know to be cautious of some of the companies because its there job to glorify everything in the industry in the name of recruitment. I have heard a lot of advice over the internet. Primarily that brand new drivers like me should start at a larger company then move to a mom and pop company or become independent. What I am looking for is some advice on what I should expect and tips on what I should do to get the best out of this career. What should I plan on for my future if I do become a trucker? Will any companies want to hire me at that young of an age? Where should I start?