Cheap places to stay while job searching

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bikerdave, Mar 27, 2012.

  1. Bikerdave

    Bikerdave Light Load Member

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    I will be in Texas next week searching for jobs. Any idea on where to stay cheap,or maybe I will just sleep in the car at a rest area or truck stop. Any info/ideas are appreciated
     
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  3. prostar 3898

    prostar 3898 Bobtail Member

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    depends where your going in Texas and the money u wanna spend
     
  4. Southpaw7391

    Southpaw7391 Light Load Member

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    If your looking for driving jobs in Texas,
    then the truck stop would be your best bet,
    one you can ask drivers if they're hiring, and if they like the company.
    Plus it will give you place to eat, shower, etc ...
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    In that area, there are dozens of cheap motels.
     
  6. Bikerdave

    Bikerdave Light Load Member

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    I dont mind to pay a little bit im kinda on a bidget and will be checking the oilfield areas, where i guess there wont be a lot of available accomodation. I really dont mind staying in the car and just showering at the truckstops etc
     
  7. dave26027

    dave26027 Road Train Member

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    Buy a pop-up tent at Wally World and stay in a KOA campground. Texas State Parks have cheap digs too.
     
  8. Bikerdave

    Bikerdave Light Load Member

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    Sounds like a good alternative. What does KOA or state parks normally charge. I havent been camping in years.
     
  9. Sequoia

    Sequoia Road Train Member

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    Better buy an air mattress, too.
     
  10. Me99

    Me99 Medium Load Member

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    I think most state parke charge ten bucks a day or something like that. You will nit find cheap rooms in the oilfields in south or west Texas. I've heard from guys in south Texas if you can find a room you'll pay 150 a night atleast.
     
  11. THIRSTY

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    I haven't found an available room here in Midland/Odessa under $100....I too went the cheap route by tenting it. Midessa oilpatch RV campground is KOA, but they were full...I ended up at the Midland RV park which runs $20 a night...has WIFI, showers, laundry etc. which works for me. The only caveat with this place, is that they prefer to do 2 nights only...in my case, they were willing to accommodate my needs, and give me a week...YMMV...but if nothing else suits you here, then this may be something to call home, for at least a couple nights anyways.
     
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