Inquiries on Team Driving

613664

{"text":"Hi, Newbie here. I was thinking of being on a team if I go OTR. Personally, I would have to worry about the truck being on idle and burning fuel while I am resting. I can also sleep while my partner drives. My questions are: Can team drivers earn the same amount of pay as solo drivers? I just realize that they split the pat for each load.Are team drivers getting better loads? I think that being able to deliver loads half the time is more valuable.","pics":"[]","canComment":true}

613116

{"replyTo":"","text":"Benefits: Making more money, and there is always someone with you to help troubleshoot.\r\n\r\nCons: Sleeping is hard, it will be rare to find a moment of peace.","replyToPid":0}

613015

{"replyTo":"","text":"Team driving is not bad once you get used to sleeping while the truck is moving. Took me about four months. Make sure you are with a co-driver you can trust and you are compatible with. That's very important.","replyToPid":0}

612980

{"replyTo":"","text":"If you haven't really started your career as a driver then try to do solo driving first. Learn the ropes before you put yourself into a position where you are responsible for another person's life.\r\nYes, teams do get priority runs and longer routes over solo drivers.","replyToPid":0}

614914

{"replyTo":"","text":"Split pay just means that you get paid for all the miles that the truck runs, even if you are not the one driving. For example, your truck is dispatched 200 miles, both you and your teammate with both get paid for 2000 miles, even though you just drove 1000 miles each.","replyToPid":0}

613050

{"replyTo":"","text":"Just remember you that you need to sleep in a moving and bouncing truck.","replyToPid":0}

613664

{"replyTo":"","text":"Thanks for answering my questions guys.","replyToPid":0}

612960

{"replyTo":"","text":"The worst month I ever experienced as a driver was that first month with a trainer living in a truck with him. That experience made me realize how much I enjoy my privacy. Team driving for me isn't worth it at any price.","replyToPid":0}

614145

{"replyTo":"","text":"The first two months for me was the real test- I cannot sleep a wink. Now, I can sleep like a rock.","replyToPid":0}

614949

{"replyTo":"","text":"One of the things you really need to consider is your rest. Sleeping on a shaking truck is no joke. Yes, there is better pay for hot loads but if you are a CPM driver, you are not going to know it.","replyToPid":0}