Team drivers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Scoundrel, May 3, 2011.

  1. May 3, 2011 #1
    Scoundrel

    Scoundrel Light Load Member

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    I'm going to become a team driver and I'm confused about the way I'll be paid. If my co-driver and I make a 1200 mile trip, are we each paid for 600 miles or are we both paid for the full 1200?
     
    Scoundrel, May 3, 2011
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  3. May 3, 2011 #2
    Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    It depends upon the company you work for.
     
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  4. May 3, 2011 #3
    Allow Me.

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    Normally, the truck makes, lets say, .44 per mile. That would be split 50/50. So each driver would make .22 per mile for all miles, whether or not they are driving. To make it even more simple, a 2000 mile run, paying .44 per mile to the truck, would mean $880 gross. (to the truck). Each driver gets $440 gross. A decent team can turn 6000 miles a week easily, if the company has the freight. Some companies can manipulate drivers pay, so be aware. Some companies pay a flat rate, like an East Coast turn might pay $2600 flat to the truck and that would be split 50/50. Also, another tidbit of info for you, a seasoned lead driver on a team run could make the split something like 55/45.
     
    Allow Me., May 3, 2011
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