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Question for team drivers

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Octrucker, Jan 6, 2021.

  1. Jan 6, 2021 #1
    Octrucker

    Octrucker Light Load Member

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    For you guys that run teams how long do you usually drive for before you switch drivers? You don't have to drive straight 10 hours do you? Do you maybe drive for 5 hours and then maybe switch drivers?
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2021 #2
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Most of my teams run 11 and switch, with breaks in between.
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2021 #3
    flood

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    My wife starts at 0700 and works till 1900
    I start at 1900 and work till 0700
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2021 #4
    snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Used to be a time when you could switch drivers. Not anymore.

    When I started we drove 5 and slept 4.

    The rules were 10/15/8. You could drive however you wanted.

    Them days are long gone.
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2021 #5
    Plantfoam

    Plantfoam Medium Load Member

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    I recommend 12 hr shifts...stick to the same schedule. I work 8pm-8am because I like night driving, and my wife works the other shift.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2021 #6
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    drive your shift. 11 hrs. then switch. If you cant drive more than 5 hrs, re-think your profession. Have fun !
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2021 #7
    mustang190

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    I start the second logbook after about 10 hours.
     
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