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Any local drivers ever relocate for better opportunities?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Zonno, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM.

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  1. Jul 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM #1
    Zonno

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    Where I live it’s hard to find anything local that pays above $20 hourly unless you haul fuel or get into food service. All the fuel-haulers want experience, not to mention the competition is fierce with experienced drivers wanting to relocate south. And I’m too old for food service. So I’ve been considering moving up north, as that seems where the better paying jobs are. I have 2 years of t/t experience and 3 years in a class B, all in a 10-speed, so I’d say I now have experience.

    The vast majority of jobs will want me to already have a CDL and be relocated before getting hired on. And even if I apply and they agree to hire me, after I’ve moved they may say “sorry the position has been filled, apply again next time” (it’s been known to happen). So has anyone relocated for a better job, and if so, what advice would you give?
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM #2
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  4. Jul 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM #3
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  5. Jul 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM #4
    Zonno

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    Thanks to both of you for your information. But the question is not necessarily whom to apply for, but how to go about relocating if I find a company that I’m interested in.

    Should I apply but explain to them I’m willing to relocate but want to make sure I’ll get the job before I actually make the move there? This would seem to be the way to do it.
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM #5
    Chinatown

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    Yes, tell any potential employer you plan to relocate ASAP.
    They'll probably say, "Let us know when you relocate, because we may fill that job soon."
    The companies will want a pretty close date that you can start work.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM #6
    Brandt

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    Not sure how much you want or make a move just for pay. But this company has some Seasonal and full time as spotter driver openings plus regular regional driving jobs. You can look at the list of jobs. It’s a smaller company 250 truck I think they are up to. They have spotter/ yard driver jobs full time at $26 per hour in Toledo Ohio. That a new location for them so must have a new customer. You skip the fist page and pick a state and see job openings. They even have shuttle drivers.

    https://intelliapp.driverapponline....edEmailApply&uri_b=ia_thomaskeller_1906994559
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM #7
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    When my friend got hired on at Walmart, it was for Brundidge, AL. They offered more money and relocation assistance if he opted to go to one of the DCs in PA, NH, or DE if I remember right. He didn't want to go north of course. Sometimes relocation assistance is a thing. What you probably need to do is establish yourself somewhere that has plentiful opportunities. Competition is too fierce for local jobs to expect an employer to offer a candidate without established residence a position. If you have a nice nest egg, take a leap of faith and get in position to get the jobs you want. Trucking, in all sectors, is all about getting in position.
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM #8
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  11. Jul 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM #9
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    But then you'd have to live in Nevada and nobody wants that.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM #10
    Chinatown

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    Wants what?
     
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