Moving from Ohio to Texas

Good Luck. Your going to need it. The oil field is a tough place.

 

No you don't need to take a test. Just show up at the local DPS in TX and they will do the transfer. I switched from FL to TX a few years ago so I know the drill.
and if you are thinking about buying a house, just be aware that TX has pretty high property taxes.
You maybe surprised how high they are.
good luck.

 

well you will not be driving in snow, expect to put in the max hours allowed for days and weeks on end,,,if you want a 9 to 5 job then expect to make low wages,,,if you are willing to work what ever hours they want for weeks at a time you will make double or more that a steering wheel holder makes,,You get of of life what you put in to it,, Work till you drop and the rewards will be good ,,work like a sissy and you will not make it,,

 

you should be able to find a job in Ohio...doing the same thing. (im just saying)

 

Only test you would have to retake would be hazmat if you were to get that endorsement. If you want hazmat, just wait till you get to Texas

 

They will transfer without retesting, however hazmat doesn't transfer and will require a test and background check.

Also be aware that you will need to register your personal vehicle in Texas before they will let you switch your license over. Hope that helps.

unloader

 

There's plenty to do in Ohio. Why move all the way to TX?

 

While Texas may have a higher(by percentage) property tax rate, the actual tax is lower by the fact that the property has a lower cost value. Also, NO state income tax and a median sales tax rate make Texas attractive to property owners.
Now as to being able to find lodging in the oil patch. Supply vs demand has always caused an increase in prices, so you have to figure that in. But the lower oil prices will start to weed out the unprofitable fields which means fewer driving jobs available.

 

Yep...which lowers the denmand for CDL drivers. So, factor that in. Also factor in drivers moving into your area to take those jobs after the area that they were in dries up.