Relocating to the Rust Belt, Looking for Work

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  1. TCavalier

    TCavalier Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys.

    The wife and I are picking up our lives and moving up to around the Indianapolis area for her work. I don't necessarily want to live 500 miles away from my terminal/shop. I'm a flatbed driver with two years of experience. Currently running the southeastern US and Great Lakes regions. Typically home every weekend. I enjoy who I'm working for but I just want to at least live in the same state as my company. Looking for a company that isn't gigantic but also isn't an Owner Operator outfit either. I've always been a fan of 50-100 truck fleets. Big enough to provide the benefits and freight, small enough to know who you are when you are on the yard.

    Any recommendations? Thanks guys!
     
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    Probably a lot of truckers looking for work this week since the walmart dc burned down
    Hope you found something
     
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    I didn’t see the post until today. Doesn’t look like he stuck around. However there are plenty of jobs in Indy for drivers.
     
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    I65 Transport & Logistics
     
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    You could always post in the "Seek Employment" forum and see what companies offer....
     
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    Macalister machinery if you still want flatbed.
     
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