Becoming team or solo driver with husband driving/riding?? What to do?

Can he return to the full disability pension later if he discovers returning to the work force wasn't a good choice?
In other words, he would give up a "portion" of the disability pension, but not all of it if he starts driving?

 

My opinion,

Go solo, let him do the trip planning, books, ect.. you can keep his retirement, and the same sleep schedule, yada yada.. if its money your after, go team, but arranging a schedule where you will see more than a hour or 2 of each other is difficult. You can do a 8 8 8 but to often load demands will break that.

 

If he is in a program that would allow him to rejoin the work force and he can rejoin the work force then I believe it is his duty to rejoin the work force.
The fact that he is getting government money now has nothing to do with the picture. Not working and living off the government when there are other choices for a man to make is just wrong. I am a veteran and am not trying to downplay his injuries. Thank him for service but it time to solider up.

 

I don't think it's his duty to rejoin the work force, but if he's relatively young it may be better for his mental health. Not working can be depressing and stressful for a young person. Young can be anyone under 50.
Some disabled vets chose Social Security Disability instead of VA Disability and really shafted themselves.

 

Do some research on companies by asking drivers from that company if teams make good money and how many miles a week they average,do not believe recruiters.If you're satisfied with what they're making then I say have husband team with you.But first what kind of dissability does he have?He needs to make sure he can pass the physical.

 

VA disability did not stop my marine spouse from getting a full CDL and running team with me. They were actually AMUSED because she escaped Govt service to truck around the USA free as a bird with me. Good times.

If one of you do nothing but ride. It's a passenger waiver that is required of both of you. Plus approval of company for insurance purposes. If you do this buy life insurance. Your risk of death has gone up on the road sorry to say take care of each other.

 

Ask yourself, hard choice but do you believe that govt check is more solid every month or trucking. Given the economy. He served the country, many on the syst haven't even done that, not to mention we give millions/billions to other countries in foreign aide. I'm all for people working, but hey look out for yourself in the situation. I like
what the driver above said, have him do the paperwork, calls, mapping, QC, etc, and drive solo.