Changing locations

Lots of outfits offer a "sign on bonus" to experienced drivers (paid out over time) which could be considered a moving assistance benefit or to help with covering health insurance payments (COBRA) until new coverage kicks in.

For some well-qualified drivers applying to certain carriers, this bonus can be substantial and paid out in installments (as taxable wages) over about 12 months typically.

 

Jbhunt website lists bonus offerings alongside each open position...but...the south coast is not hard to fill. Bonuses tend to be aimed at getting folks to less desirable locals.

 

One of my cousins who now works out of Dallas recently changed jobs and moved from Alabama to the Dallas area. He and his wife loaded up a one way rental truck and moved themselves. He did not tell me what he paid for the truck and I did not ask. However I get the impression it did not cost a lot. Just something to think about.

 

About moving, you're a driver and there are so many drivers that do the same thing you do, so no one pays for relocation,

 

I did this from Columbus oh to Washington DC truck ran about $900