New driver looking for a teammate. What to be o/o.

Discussion in 'Drivers Looking for a Team Driver' started by Cy_Guy, Jul 21, 2026.

  1. Cy_Guy

    Cy_Guy Bobtail Member

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    Hi I’m Cyrus. I’m a new driver who wants to go team. I’m not going to lie, I’m completing training very soon and I’ve asked my trainer if he would go teammate driving. He’s thinking about it. We asked the company but they said they want me solo. So we asked a different person in the company. I keep getting recruited by husband-and-wife team drivers at Love’s. They are letting me know the good pay they are earning and some different routes to take to become a good team driver o/o. Like I said I’m new and I was recommend to go Covenant Trucking first. My trainer won’t go back to them. Does anyone have any advice and want to go team drive? I really want to make it in this industry plus earn a good living. I need someone with experience who I can trust and is trusting.
     
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  3. Tee123

    Tee123 Bobtail Member

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    You can try swift
     
  4. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    nobody wants to sleep with a rookie driving.

    get some solo time in to learn the ropes.

    team driving sucks.

    and you make about the same money
     
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  5. Cy_Guy

    Cy_Guy Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the honesty. I’ll get my experience first.
     
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  6. LonelyDriver678

    LonelyDriver678 Medium Load Member

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    Numb is right about you needing solo experience, but I make twice as much as a solo driver running teams. And once the monthly bonus kicks in, 3 times as much... though the taxes will do a number on that kind of money. If you had at least 6 mo, I'd have got you on over here
     
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  7. desertpenguin98

    desertpenguin98 Bobtail Member

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    If you are worried and want to team drive, you should go with a company that will let you team drive. Team driving doesn't prevent you from getting into accidents, but you can ask your teammate to help you out when backing because an extra set of eyes does help.
    If you are not able to get into a company like Prime, who will drill you on backing and give you 13 weeks with a trainer,
    check with Western Express. They are not the highest pay, but they give new drivers and drivers who have trouble going to other companies a chance - and you can team drive. Just let your recruiter know you would like to be paired with someone who has experience.
     
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  8. Cy_Guy

    Cy_Guy Bobtail Member

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    Driving all day is easy. Getting the loads, drop and hook is all pretty easy. I’ll take your advice and keep getting my experience. I’ll get there just need more practice. I like the company I’m with. Just wanted to see what everyone had to say. I’m seeing I need a lot more experience so I’ll get that.
     
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