Pros And Cons Of Team Driving

Ok so let here some pros and cons of team driving over solo. Do you end up make more money in the long run. Give advice. I'm trying to get my cdl and then I want to see if my friend want get his cdl and go the team route.

Thanks Rabbit

Ok so let here some pros and cons of team driving over solo. Do you end up make more money in the long run. Give advice. I'm trying to get my cdl and then I want to see if my friend want get his cdl and go the team route.

Thanks Rabbit

I would suggest that you get your CDL, then invite your friend on the truck with you for a couple weeks. If they like the life, and you can still stand living in a 10x10 box with them after the couple weeks are finished, then go for it.

Teaming with friends can lead to loss of friendship pretty quickly. Just like moving in next door to your best friend. Except in a truck, you are moving into a very small dorm room together.

There can still be a debate, team driving works for some people, not for others.

My vote: thumbs down.

You and your buddy go into a residential bathroom, and stay there for at least 10 hours. You can do something like watch TV, and the other tries to sleep at the same time. (Rule #1: don't use the commode, since you don't have one on the truck.) Then swap for another 10 hours.

Even the money thing is debatable. The CPM for a team member is less than a solo driver, but you also get paid miles your buddy drives. And it really comes out almost the same as solo OTR , anyway.

The people who come out ahead on team driving are husband & wife teams.

Okay thanks. This is what I need some view of people who have the knowledge. I can see the husband and wife make it out better. Thanks for the info.

There can still be a debate, team driving works for some people, not for others.

My vote: thumbs down.

You and your buddy go into a residential bathroom, and stay there for at least 10 hours. You can do something like watch TV, and the other tries to sleep at the same time. (Rule #1: don't use the commode, since you don't have one on the truck.) Then swap for another 10 hours.

Even the money thing is debatable. The CPM for a team member is less than a solo driver, but you also get paid miles your buddy drives. And it really comes out almost the same as solo OTR , anyway.

The people who come out ahead on team driving are husband & wife teams.

PRO:

If both drivers are go-getters, youll earn more.

2 heads can be better than 1.

Company a few hours a day (provided you get along well )

CONS:

A lazy codriver

someone with bad personal habits /hygiene.

A lazy codriver

A lazy codriver

Teaming during training was enough for me. Figure even if the team runs 6k mile s a week, I can do half of that solo and keep my freedom and privacy. You seriously can't argue with you SO without your partner knowing it.

I'll never do it again unless married.

I think Sue forgot to mention one very important thing. "A Lazy Co- Driver"!

I teamed during training. The only thing I could not get use to was sleeping while the truck was moving. Some people can do it, some can't. I was fortunate my trainer was excellent and we got along. For me I enjoy the solitude and freedom, so teaming just isn't a good fit for me.

Other than that living quarters are cramped, 6x8 space, about the size of a walkin closet. I like Errols description. Although humorous, fairly accurate.

I concur with G Town. Also, when Teaming, there is very little "Down" time. I have done a few "Touristy" things over the past several months while on a 34 hr reset. Coronado Island in California. River Walk in San Antonio Texas, to name a couple. Uber is a great way to get places.

After Teaming with your Trainer for several weeks/months, depending on the Company, you will know if the Team route woukd work for you.

The only PRO - comes from having someone you can deal with being in a small rolling prison cell with. Sue pulls this off, because she's back with her trainer and they are a COUPLE now. If you're teaming with a spouse or BF/GF, and you can actually stand being cooped up with them endlessly. I've been married 3X and don't know that I could have teamed with ANY OF THEM, even when I actually LIKED THEM.

If you have that fairytale scenario going, and you can run efficiently and effectively - AND are "co-mingling finances", you might be able to get more $$ going than if you are simply running solo. Team pay (to the truck, drivers split all miles) is usually somewhat less than solo pay, but you can roll somewhat more miles, if you really have your act(s) together. And I say ACTS - because both drivers have to be conscientious and efficient. One or the other (or both) start slacking, and the income drops SIGNIFICANTLY.

I personally - wouldn't team.

Even though I could sleep on a moving dogsled if need be - I wouldn't CHOOSE TO do so EVERY NIGHT.

I don't know that I could ever find someone that I could stand to be around 24/7, without ending up on Americas Most Wanted (just sayin). I did that on tour with a band (and a BUS, not a truck cab) and after 3 weeks on the road - I wanted to chop them up into bitty musician pieces - and I was HAVING FUN on tour.

Very few people that aren't in a relationship or family (brothers, etc.) actually CHOOSE to team. The (potential) difference in PAY, isn't worth the loss of "alone time", the lack of "not in motion time", etc., to justify it.

During training period - you are FORCED TO DO IT - so there ain't no choice there.

Some of the "start companies" (CRST, etc.) are 100% teams - so if you end up there, you really don't have a choice. Most of the 100% teams companies, are (somewhat) regarded as "bottom of the barrel". I just couldn't see getting thrown into a team situation with someone I didn'tknow and trust.

Rick