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Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by wolfy7203, Feb 25, 2012.

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  1. Feb 25, 2012 #1
    wolfy7203

    wolfy7203 Light Load Member

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    I am thinking of moving to better the quality of life for my family as well as myself. I would like to get off the road(at least for weeks and weeks at a time). But still willing and wanting to drive, just be home daily or at least weekly and still make great money. Any ideas on a city, state or part of the country that is best? I would really like to find a great place to live that is nice for raising my kids and be able to see them. I would seriously consider North Dakota, but I am not willing to live in my car to do it, ya know? Any ideas?
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2012 #2
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    North Dakota isnt too bad unless you are close to the oil fields and then good luck with that. Ive lived in Houston, TX and now in MN and I like the enviroment for raising kids in the smaller towns here in MN. Friendlier enviroment, just my two cents. Good luck.
     
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    Australia.:biggrin_25520:
     
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    Where do you live now wolfy7203? Probably not good for finding a local trucking job. But I bought a second house 6 years ago in SW Montana. Talk about going back in time. We're talking Mayberry RFD! Would be a great place to raise a family if you like things the way they used to be.
     
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    wolfy7203

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    Live in Deland Florida now, near Daytona. No local work here to be had, and if there is, it doesn't pay any more then the golden arches would.
     
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    wolfy7203

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    Seriously, or joking?
     
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    xlsdraw

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    Have you tried Davis Express out of Starke? They require 2 years OTR which you have and they are a Southeast Regional company. Heyl out of Zephyrhills is a good outfit and can get you home fairly often and they have alot of Florida freight.
     
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    xlsdraw

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    You're still with Con-way right? Why not consider switching to the LTL side? If you relocate, do it near one of their many terminals across America.
     
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    wolfy7203

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    I have looked into Davis, but wasn't really impressed with what I saw, they seem decent, but I have this thing against grocery dock sitting because of the first company I went with, and it would take some major guarantees in writing before I drove reefer again. I will take a look at Heyl though, thanks.
     
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    xlsdraw

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    Heyl is reefer also. Most of your Florida options are gonna be reefer. We just don't manufacture much down here.
     
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