How does one become a team driver

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Viking84, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. Viking84

    Viking84 Light Load Member

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    Do large trucking companies often have drivers looking for partners?

    I do not have a friend or family member to team with, and was wondering if a company would list other drivers looking for partners..
     
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  3. LandShark

    LandShark Road Train Member

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    For me personaly
    When I sleeping My TRUCK IS NOT MOVING.
    I have never and will never run team...

    Why would you want to run team if you can get a solo job.
     
  4. Viking84

    Viking84 Light Load Member

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    Sounds like the money is a good bit better.
     
  5. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Other than training, I ran team once for about 2 months. Drove me nuts!:yes2557:
     
  6. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    The only way the money is any better in team driving is if it is a hubby/wife team.
     
  7. LandShark

    LandShark Road Train Member

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    not really you split the money on teams on solo you get it all. Personaly I dont see any benifits at all running team for the driver. but for the company they can get coast to coast faster.. but many teams sit just as often as solo drivers and they get short runs too.
     
  8. trips74

    trips74 Medium Load Member

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    mostly by meeting people and see if there interested but some larger companies might have list or maybe ask ur fleet manager. The biggest difference if the truck is ran right is the miles per week but it still averages out about the same in the long run. Its tough sharing a truck with a stranger though. but good luck too ya.
     
  9. Viking84

    Viking84 Light Load Member

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    Thanks... I would prefer to go solo, but I have seen some posts stating that teams make 5-10 thousand more per year than solo.
    For an additional 10 grand, I could put up with a partner.
     
  10. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    This is a good thing as you will learn to loathe the other member of the team with every fibre of your being.





    And you think I'm kidding.
     
  11. Ken Worth

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    First you get knocked in the head with a brick......
     
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