Just Got My Class A, Looking For OTR, Where Do I Start

Hello, y'all. So I just passed my CDL class A road test today, and now I'm kind of lost. Here's what I'm looking for: A solo OTR setup, no real hometime requirement (got no one to go home to, keep me on the road), a good variety of routes (don't want to just go back and forth over the same highway for months at a time, would prefer to bounce around the continent and see new things), and pet friendly, as I definitely need to have my dog with me. Any recommendations for companies that would fit these requirements and also hire drivers with no experience?

Also, I have had no DUI's, criminal record, accidents, or even moving violations. However, I have had my license suspended for a couple of months two years ago because of a expired registration ticket that I could not pay on time. Do you think that's going to be a big disqualifying factor?

Let me know what you think, any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. Seva

You might want to try knight, I believe they allow pets, as for the exp. you'll have to talk to them or check the tags on this site. There was a discussion just a while ago about them. Good Luck, MRC

The pet policy is what will hold you back. Not very many companies allow pets. I've never tried putting together a list because companies change their policies quite often so I'm not sure who allows pets off the top of my head.

If you want a variety of routes, you want to see as much of the country as possible, and you don't care that much about home time then refrigerated carriers are generally the way to go. Not exclusively of course. There are other forms of freight that will work. But refrigerated companies tend to have the most coast to coast freight. Dry van and even flatbed tend to run solo drivers in certain regions even if the company itself runs all 48 states.

We have information on some of the Trucking Companies That Hire Inexperienced Drivers and I believe the pet requirement is listed for each. But I would start with refrigerated carriers and see which ones allow pets. That will narrow it down to a few companies to choose from.

If you want a variety of routes, you want to see as much of the country as possible, and you don't care that much about home time then refrigerated carriers are generally the way to go. Not exclusively of course. There are other forms of freight that will work. But refrigerated companies tend to have the most coast to coast freight. Dry van and even flatbed tend to run solo drivers in certain regions even if the company itself runs all 48 states.

Good to know because I also plan to 'live' on the road!