Least competitive trucking job markets.

On the fuel tanker job search and was told that TX and GA were two of the state's that were the most competitive for fuel hauling. That said, I'm curious as to what states seem to have the most trouble trying to keep and recruit drivers for all hauling. I know here in Clovis NM and surrounding areas, all the milk and other agricultural hauling sectors are still quick to hire any one that walks through the door.


Of course these rural areas seem to have as much of a turnover in overall residents as the workforce here does attracting employees. Doesn't help that the pay in all driving sectors out here tops out at like $65k/year.

 

Just going with fuel haulers with no experience at the moment. Got 12 years of milk tanker hauling and a Hazmat collecting dust since there isn't any local hazmat around here.

Almost got on with Pilot in Santa Rosa NM several years ago. But couldn't find a place up there and most outfits seem to have a hard on against long commutes. Which is kind of weird since I used to live in Victorville and people would routinely commute 2-3 hours away since the local job market was trash there too.

 

After 12 years here, it's like anywhere else for me. Of course I also don't really have many friends here either. I'm either staying inside playing with my trains, or heading 2 hours up to to Tucumcari to go to the outdoor range.


I figure moving to Amarillo, or even SLC will be more of the same for me. Work, sleep, keep an eye on health, trains and plinking.