Solo Expedite Driver

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Paul Matthew Becker, Mar 8, 2022.

  1. Paul Matthew Becker

    Paul Matthew Becker Bobtail Member

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    Can you make any money?
    How will this affect board position?
    As company driver , waiting for co-driver to run team; is this a good choice?
    Any info would be helpful......it's a new gig for me.
     
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  3. pete781693

    pete781693 Road Train Member

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    Huh????
     
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  4. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    Once you get team driver you will get team loads
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Solo expedite, meaning running solo with expedited loads ? I would assume, if solo, you would get loads (500 mi ?) that can be done in one day. As opposed to loads going further which need the truck to roll 24/7 (teams).
     
  6. ESAFO

    ESAFO Light Load Member

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    Expedited freight mainly is 1 way freight, not very often do you get another load close to where you deliver.
    Not saying it does'nt happen you might have to hang out for awhile, depending on how many units sitting empty ahead of you.
    With that being said if your a good ways from home or a different city you can relocate to a different area with less empty units waiting.
    As for team that's your call me personally i'm the captain of the ship & don't need to have any complications or distractions.
    When it comes to teams & expedited freight usually it does'nt benefit unless its a spouse, not many long distance loads to make it worth paying 2 drivers.
    Most people that live in hot freight lanes usually will take all the 400ish mile loads they can land, then turn & burn back home because they know tomorrow will be another load.
    Everyone's situations are different some can afford to deadhead home & others have to sit & wait for a day or more before moving.
    Todays fuel prices are not helping so that has alot to do with making load choices/location, some places offer fuel surcharges & also pay tolls just do alot of research.
     
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