Every day will be a school day. Use the first year to network and speak to other drivers, agency and employed, this will give you more info on the local situation.Dont always reject jobs because another drivers says its crap,sometimes they arent and doing a shift there will show you one way or the other.If you hear a rumour of a job at a company you think would fit you,give them a ring,it may be friutful but the worst they can say is sorry no job. I’ve used this a few times and it works.
Good luck