Tell Me Some Good Companies For Team Driving

My husband and I are getting our CDLs and are trying to research companies on the internet, talk to drivers, etc...trying to figure out which trucking companies will treat us right as a team. I feel confused. There's a lot of complaints out there about some companies.

A trucker friend of ours recommended US Express or Schneider.

Any suggestions?

We live in the south, Knoxville, TN.

thanks! Rhonda

Hi Rhonda.

First of all, unless you hate happiness, stop reading reviews of companies in trucking forums like TheTruckersReport or RipoffReport and sites like that. If you want to know what life is like at a company, go to a truck stop and speak with some of their current drivers face to face...the ones who are out there doing it successfully day in and day out. Either speak with them while they're getting fuel or walking into the truck stop. Drivers ask each other about their companies all the time so nobody will think anything of it. And you'll be shocked at how positive the overwhelming majority of the opinions will be compared with online sources.

But as far as teaming, I would say the best companies will be refrigerated carriers. They tend to have the greatest volume of coast to coast freight and they can keep you busier during the slow seasons because they're hauling so much food. It's not that dry van carriers aren't a good place for teams. They are. But I think refrigerated companies are the best bet.

We have a list of some Trucking Companies that hire inexperienced drivers and we have a listing of Company-Sponsored Training Programs so that will give you some ideas of companies to have a look at.

Have you guys decided whether you're going to a private truck driving school or a Company-Sponsored Training Program?

Also, if you haven't already, read through our Trucker's Career Guide. It has a ton of awesome information about getting your trucking career underway.

Thank you for the helpful advice Yes, I've been reading the RipOffReport and complaints about companies on TruckerReport! Lots of reports about recruiters being dishonest, and suggestions to not lease trucks from the companies. Which being newbies we do not want to jump into a big lease agreement and potentially get nailed to the wall before we even get started on the road!

Thanks so much for your very helpful website, it is a God-send to newbies like us!

In my recent research, I found that CRST has team driving only. So you might want to check into what they have to offer since that is the kind of driving you are looking for.

Brett gave you the best advice possible. Many of the other sites give you nothing but the negative side, solely based on experiences due to a unprofessional driver. Here you will find an objective view with both the pro's and the con's.

It will mainly depend on what state you are living in now and how much traveling you really want to do. You will be out for long periods of time, so be ready. Take the time to really go through this site. Brett has given the most complete set of material I have ever found.

One of the best things he told you too, is to go to a truck stop and talk to drivers. Offer them a cup of coffee for their time. You will be amazed at the information you will get. And probably make some good contacts for future friendships/driver colleagues as well.

Welcome to the site. Let us know if you have more questions.

CRST is indeed team driving almost exclusively. My driving partner and I have been getting 22000 - 25000 miles in a 4 week month out. We have Hazmat and seem to be moving under load all the time. We have a terrific dispatcher. I did almost all my research regarding starting companies here and was well prepared for all that I experienced from day one.