Does securing a load on a flatbed trailer excite you? Do you love the idea of hauling large equipment? Of hauling something new each day? Whether you’ve been a flatbed driver for decades or you’re just looking to dip your toes in the water, you want a company that meets your needs.

When you make your next move to a different trucking company, are you going to a private fleet or a for-hire fleet? Whether you’re new to the industry or you’re simply looking to make a change, it’s in your best interest to make a good switch. Unless you want to be job-hopping for your entire career (which ultimately will not serve you or your wallet well), you should do the research to find the best company to drive with.

Does size really matter? When it comes to trucking companies, experts say yes. Small, mom-and-pop trucking companies simply do things differently than large mega carriers do. That means you’ll see fundamental differences in equipment, freight lanes, training opportunities, support, pay, stability and driving options.

Stability.

Six months OTR experience required. One year of OTR experience required. Have you ever looked at an over-the-road (OTR) truck driver application and wondered why you need to have OTR experience? How do you even get OTR driving experience if you can’t get a job driving over-the-road?

There’s no shortage of drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in 2022, but carriers are struggling to find qualified drivers. That presents an interesting question: Is it worth it to be a truck driver? Maybe you’re trying to decide if this is still a job you love or you’ve recently gotten your CDL and you’re trying to decide if you want to keep pursuing a job in an ever-changing industry. Ultimately, the decision is yours. But if you don’t have all the facts before you make your decision, you may not make the right choice for your future.