Companies that run west and hire out of Texas

So after reading Joe's thread, I applied to Lessors Inc. and spoke with a recruiter. Unfortunately, they don't hire out of Houston, only Dallas in Texas. I don't meet the experience requirement for my second choice, South East Carriers (I applied anyway). I put in applications with Tri-Hi, TWT, and Freymiller this weekend, so we'll see what happens in the next couple of days.

Does anyone know of companies that hire out of Houston and run a lot of west coast freight? Reefer or dry van. I have just under 2 years experience and doubles/triples and tank endorsements, TWIC and passport, but no hazmat. Perfectly clean license and no points and all that stuff.

Ideally, I would like long runs, mostly out west. Quality of equipment and little micromanagement are the main concerns. I don't really care about hometime but would like to not be stuck in the northeast. I spent most my first year there and I don't mind doing it on occasion but that's just not really my scene.

I appreciate the help.

 

Never heard of Balkan, I will look them up. I did apply at Holland, but never heard back. I should follow up. The Lessors thing really disappointed me b/c after reading every post in your thread, I think it would be a perfect fit. The address thing is an annoyance, b/c I don't actually live in Houston or anywhere for that matter. I just use my parents' address there since I got rid of my apartment a year ago so I guess I could technically live anywhere.

 

My license is TX, but I usually take hometime in Houston, Chicago, or Lexington, KY or I just get motels wherever.

 

I appreciate the help. It sounds like a really good fit for me.

 

Does you know if the actual address on the license matters? I don't really care if I ever get to Houston, and I can probably find a way to get an official Dallas address, if needed.