New To The Game.

Thanks for the awesome article and advise. It sure makes me feel a little more at ease. Now to find the right fit for me. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the awesome article and advise. It sure makes me feel a little more at ease. Now to find the right fit for me. Any suggestions?

Here's what you can start:

• Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing Your First Truck Driving Job
• Article Category: Finding The Right Truck Driving Job
• Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Trucking Company"

You might want to look into TMC out of Iowa if you want flatbed. But there are many good companies that run flatbed. Being from Florida, especially South Florida, is somewhat iffy because some companies don't hire from that area (due to it's remoteness from their main freight lanes, I think).

Cypress truck lines runs a nice flatbed outfit. They are in Florida, and they are hiring.

Cypress truck lines runs a nice flatbed outfit. They are in Florida, and they are hiring.

Joseph, if Old School makes a suggestion, it's well worth your time to check it out.

BTW, where in Florida do you live? It can make a difference in regard to your original question.

Bruce K. I reside in Cape Coral.

Bruce K. I reside in Cape Coral.

Cape Coral is in southwest Florida. Now we know your area. Does anybody know what the hiring situation would be from there?

Does anybody know what the hiring situation would be from there?

That's a tough area.

Joseph, are you single? Married? Kids? Local family? Are you in a position to relocate?

Big question, because if relocation is an option, then you have many more options.

My kids are here. I moved here a year ago from Greenville SC. Many more opportunities there. My kids mom works from here. No way to move... Yet.