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Best states and cities to live in as a car hauler

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by kogaFX, May 17, 2015.

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  1. May 17, 2015 #1
    kogaFX

    kogaFX Light Load Member

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    Hey, I was wondering what are some of the best states and cities to live in to be a car hauler. And the respective companies that are big in said states. Bonus for companies that also accept owneroperators. From what I've seen so far, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida?

    I work in the oilfield and was thinking of maybe giving car hauling a shot. I would like to eventually become an o/o as I've saved up enough to buy a used rig in cash, but I want to see if I even like car hauling and want to try it out for a year or so as a company driver. What I'm worried about is that a lot of places say like 2-3 years of OTR, does oilfield driving count? I got 6 months OTR and 1 year oilfield, Cause the #### I've had to deal with in the oilfield was way more tough and extreme than driving in los angeles rush hour for schneider.
     
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  3. May 17, 2015 #2
    SLANT6

    SLANT6 Road Train Member

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    That is a broad question. It depends what you are looking for. An assembly plant has opportunities provided they are cranking out vehicles. Usually mid length and local hauls (the long stuff goes on rail). Except working out of the GM Bowling Green, KY plant (Corvettes) you could wind up with a 10 way split ending up on the west coast. Same with a railroad auto unloading ramp. The difference being there are multiple carlines / manufacturers going into a railhead and the hauls are usually local and short line road. Every area or major city in the US either has an Adesa or Manheim (or both) auction site, and therefore there are vehicles moving into and out of those sites.
     
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  4. May 17, 2015 #3
    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    I noticed where you live now, and I say this somewhat tonque in cheek, but anywhere would be better than North Dakota!!!
     
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  5. May 18, 2015 #4
    kogaFX

    kogaFX Light Load Member

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    Yeah... Nodak is a little depressing haha. I didnt mind when the money was here.
     
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  7. May 18, 2015 #5
    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    Move to Salina, Ks, I'll keep ya busy!
     
    KANSAS TRANSIT, May 18, 2015
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  8. May 19, 2015 #6
    Pullin2

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    You sure about that Stan ? He has a Hello Kitty for an avatar !!!!

    Kidding Koga, and on the lighter side Stan, maybe he'll treat all those high tops you haul with 'kit' gloves !
     
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  9. May 19, 2015 #7
    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    lol
    ya never know! On a side note did hire a driver today out of kansas should be a good fit.
     
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  10. May 19, 2015 #8
    Thumper

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    Everyone Knows the best Car Haulers are Born in the SE ;)
     
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  11. May 21, 2015 #9
    C Team

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    Back in my day, the best were born and raised in the NE. :)
     
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  12. May 21, 2015 #10
    Pullin2

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    You guys are all wrong - car haulers aren't born, they're hatched !!
     
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