Need to relocate to Texas

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by leeroy.s, Oct 15, 2019.

  1. leeroy.s

    leeroy.s Bobtail Member

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    Hey all, I currently live in Michigan and I want to relocate to Frisco, TX, the problem is how hard is it to land a gig in Trucking there?

    I have a clean record (no accidents, felonies), just got my CDL class A about a month ago, and have my Tanker/Doubles and Triples endorsement. I didn't go for the hazmat, because I know I'm moving and it would be a waste to get one in Michigan.

    The company I want to drive for are food service companies like McLane, Sysco, Gordon, etc. But Sysco told me I have to be in the vicinity to be considered.

    I'm somewhat considering regional, and I'm not interested in doing OTR. I'm in my late 20's with a wife and two kids. Any advice would be appreciated.
     
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  3. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Why do you want to move to Frisco?
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Plenty of jobs for you there.
    Sysco is only 16 miles from Frisco, I think.
    $100K per year -> check these 2 openings:
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    Click -> Apply On Company Site
    Sometimes hires drivers with less than 1 yr. exp. for "driver trainee" program.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    McLane Company -> $5K Sign On - $74K Avg.
    Click -> Apply On Company Site
    Sometimes hires drivers with less than one yr. exp. for "driver trainee program."
     
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    Labatt Food Service - $60,000 - $90,000 a year
    Click -> Apply On Company Site
    Labatt hires new cdl grads.
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    Here's a "driver trainee" program at Labatt: up to $100K per year.
    Click -> Apply On Company Site
    Candidates are welcome to fill out an application online or in-house. For an in-house application, please visit us at the Dallas Labatt Office located at 650 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247, Monday - Friday from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm. Must bring a valid TX Class A Permit or CDL and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    Plenty of tanker jobs available, but need hazmat.
     
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  8. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    His post says he has his tanker/doubles/triples. No hazmat, but its a quick easy test here for it.

    Just too many Yankees moving down here.
     
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  9. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    I'm from Michigan to. I love Texas in the winter. Texas is the fasting growing population in the country. Many jobs in Texas.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    Sygma Network - Ft. Worth
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    Here's another opening:
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    High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred. Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.
     
  11. Tx Countryboy

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    Because they want to. anywhere in that area will be good. Mc Kinney , Anna , Plano area.
     
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