Is it wise to relocate for more options?

I believe all you need a physical address, so Jax would work for you.

 

I know what you mean! I am temporarily in Michigan right now, not by choice, but have my wifes family in Phoenix AZ and my family in New Hampshire, right on the Methuen border and I get the same answers from companies that neither zip codes are a fit. So I may just stay in MI, get my CDL here and eventually find a company later on down the road to base out of NH or AZ.
Good luck to you, find a good company and make that one work. Don't settle!

 

Gettin your CDL transferred should'nt be that big of a deal since your record is clean. Being based out of Fl. would definently give you more options. The weather is a whole lot better too. If you wanted you could start down there with a local company til you get everything switched around. It would also give you time to research Fl. based companies that would fit your needs instead of jumpin into something that don't fit and then you have to leave real soon. A good solid and steady work history goes along ways in this business. I hope this helps and Good Luck, keep us posted when you can.

 

Do NOT listen to that recruiter !!!

Change that CDL as soon as you can. It doesn't have to be day 1, but get them changed!

There are tax issues to consider here. Your's NOT the company you hire on with.

This was a story printed a few years ago. Driver has residence in State A, CDL has address of State B.

Both states DEMANDED that taxes be paid. Of course, only one was withdrawn from his check for the year. And he owed the entire year to the second one.

I never followed up to check the outcome. But use some good judgement here.

 

No...local driving does not count as OTR experiance.

 

I agree with "Danc" here, you need to get you cdl changed as soon as you can to the address where you will be livin. Having a cdl in one state and livin in another is a BIG no no in the eyes of the law. Don't let the recruiter tell you otherwise.

 

You got a lot to think about if you are going to move to improve your employment odds. Family, friends, living conditions, weather, shipping lanes, types of freight, home time, and lots of other subjects important to YOU. NH is "out there", esp. with cost of getting you back for hometime, diesel is not cheap you know. Unfortunately, Florida is not that much better. True, there is more in FL than in NH, but if you think about it, unless the company you drive for has routes that bring you back regularly, FL is "out there" also. Look for a state more centrally located, not along a coastline or on the edge of the country. When you find a company that meets your wants/needs, look to see where their terminals are located, and look for a community nearby. Remember tho, if the job with that company does not work out, is there another company nearby that will? Most importantly, live near MAJOR shipping lanes. Not all interstates are created/traveled equally. If it was me, I would look at one of the LARGER companies with LOTS of terminals, with the ability to transfer to another location if need be. NOT A PLUG by ANY means, but I looked at Averitt. Didnt go with them, but if I was a rookie...........