Nope, just rational.
This isn't a conservitive v liberal debate. Michigan has the 6th highest gas tax and not one penny goes to roads. What is wrong with that picture?
Before signing on with any company, i suggest hold off buying anything. Drive for sombody for a year or two to see if you even like the lifestyle. Learn the ins and outs of the business first.
And therein lays your problem.....
The vast majority of expedited freight is in the manufacturing sections of the country or at least east of the Mississippi.
Perhaps Mailer will pop in with some advice. He's based in Cali.
Something to consider....... Carriers will want you to be OTR, that is, not dead heading home every night. If going home is what you want to do, consider a same day delivery service.