Hey everyone, I’m thinking about moving to Southern California and wanted to get some advice from drivers already out there.
I have a CDL A fully endorsed, worked in LTL for 5 years (1 year city and 4 line haul). Not sure if LTL is a big market in Southern CA or if I should move on from it when we move out there.
- Which LTL companies are the best to work for in Southern California?
- Which companies should I avoid?
- What’s the average weekly mileage you guys are getting?
- Which terminals stay the busiest?
- How hard is it getting hired right now?
- What companies offer the best pay, benefits, and home time?
- Is it better to live in the Inland Empire or closer to LA for trucking work?
- Any recommendations for companies with good schedules and long-term stability?
I’d appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks in advance.
Southern California
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Roger03_, May 28, 2026.
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Sorry I can't help on that one. There's probably a dozen companies like that in Southern California.
Rent is crazy out of control for a place to live, but you probably already know that.nextgentrucker, Roger03_, Trucker61016 and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Never realized how many companies operated doubles until I went to California and the West Coast in general.
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I’m trying to figure out if I should stay in LTL or look around for other opportunities.
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Here's some information on Los Angeles:
Thousands are leaving Los Angeles year after year.
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I could not imagine a worse job market than southern CA. ¿Habla espanol?
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