New Driver In MI Looking For Good Company To Start

Hey all!

This is a great forum. I've read through the new Newbie FAQ and a few other threads already and I'll continue to go through pinned posts and use the search function.

I'm changing careers from audio visual technology installation to trucking. I start the 2 week course at West Michigan CDL on Monday. I have pervious experience with a manual transmission and that's why I chose the 2 week course, saved some money. I do have the option of making at a 3 week course if I find an employer that requires 120 hours to start. I will have a CDL-A and all the endorsements. I'm open to any style of driving and distance. I don't need to be home and frankly, I'd rather go and see a ton of places, work my ### off, and bank a lot of money.

I'd like some input on good companies to start with. My target starting salary is $70k. Relocation to another city is possible but not something that can happen right away.

Who are some good people to work for? What questions should I be asking? What are the things no one tells you?

 

Grand Rapids, MI

 

I'm in good shape and exercise is important to me. I've been thinking about how to stay in shape while in this career. So I wouldn't mind doing this to start while gaining experience and logging hours. I don't think I want to do it long term though, so maybe a year or two.