Dollar General announced it is creating thousands of new jobs nationwide, which could mean more goods to haul and additional truck driver jobs.

The thrifty retailer plans on 625 new stores and add more than 6,000 new jobs in 2012.

Truck drivers will most likely be needed to bring goods to replenish the new stores.

In addition to 625 new stores in 2012, the company plans to remodel or relocate 550 stores and open a distribution center in California.

Currently it operates in more than 38 states.

Dollar General has been growing an an enormous rate.

Including 2012, the company will have created more than 21,000 new jobs since 2009.

“Dollar General is excited about our tremendous opportunity for growth in existing markets as well as in new markets such as California and Massachusetts,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “We believe the new communities and states we are entering will benefit from our stores’ convenience and value, as well as the jobs and commitment to community our stores bring.”

Dollar General sells food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in neighborhood locations.

It is also hiring for Jacksonville retail jobs.

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