Would you recommend teams or solo for a new driver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dansmite, Jan 6, 2017.

  1. Dansmite

    Dansmite Bobtail Member

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    What y'all think!
     
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  3. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    Depends on you... I didn't like running teams, but you do make more than a company driver.
    Solo has many benefits such as having "personal space" and better sleep.

    My advice- If you actual enjoy time on your trainer's truck consider going team.
     
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  4. AM14

    AM14 Road Train Member

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    It all depends what type of person you are. Only you could answer that. I couldn't do teams. Thats me. I'd think it'd be better starting out solo. That stranger in the bunk is one more thing to worry about when you are learning the ropes and can cause unnecessary stress. Unless of course the teammate has significant experience over you, then you can learn from them IF they actually do things right. I'd still rather be solo though.
     
  5. flyby1971

    flyby1971 Light Load Member

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    Depends upon you mostly. Also depends upon who you are teaming with. Same likes? You a stuck with this person ALL the time. Hope ya like em...
     
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  6. milehunter43

    milehunter43 Heavy Load Member

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    Go drive for CRST and you won't have to choose!
     
  7. Dansmite

    Dansmite Bobtail Member

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    lol dont know what that means?
     
  8. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    They force teams last i heard
     
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  9. milehunter43

    milehunter43 Heavy Load Member

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    CRST forces you to team drive after becoming a new driver with them, and pays you peanuts for it.

    For me personally, I would get some experience before going team. I almost did it with a friend of mine, but he had a baby on the way and decided to go local. Good pay (with the right company) if you can sleep in a moving vehicle.
     
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  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    CRST is a trucking company that has mostly team drivers.
     
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  11. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    If there not in a ditch....
     
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