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Team drivers pay scale

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mraverin, Aug 11, 2017.

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  1. Aug 11, 2017 #1
    mraverin

    mraverin Bobtail Member

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    Why do we as team drivers operate for half the pay as a solo driver?
    The standard comment, " there are 2 of you, twice the miles"
    Every person we have asked to decrease their pay by half to continue working in their present career, trucker or otherwise, always answered with about the same responses, i.e., why would I ever do that, couldn't make it on that, that's unfair, or ARE YOU CRAZY!
    You are still expected to drive for half of what a solo driver earns... the company standard needs to change.
    Time to make waves...
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2017 #2
    Anthony Ruther

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    You're at the wrong carrier. Here teams make 9 to 12 cents more per mile
     
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  4. Aug 11, 2017 #3
    sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Looking in the wrong places.
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2017 #4
    pattyj

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    So how much per mile split does a team make at your company?
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2017 #5
    sdaniel

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    72 cpm . But do not forget you get paid to sleep.
     
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  8. Aug 11, 2017 #6
    Chinatown

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    Line haul companies pay better; each driver of the team can earn $100K per year. Some split $225K and others split maybe $180K - $200K.
    Estes Express
    Old Dominion
    there's others.
    Some split $.60 cpm which is pretty good also.
    TWT Refrigerated Service
    Celadon
    Waggoners split $.67 cpm I think.
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2017 #7
    cnsper

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    Use your head. The split pay is for all miles the truck travels. Say the team splits .60 per mile. That is .30 for you for all miles, even the ones you don't drive.
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2017 #8
    Chinatown

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    Husband/wife team posted today they run for R&L Carriers and each one makes $90K per year.
    I'll look for that post.
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2017 #9
    IndianaMike

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    You should and can make more. Go with an LTL team company. Wife and I gross 90k a year each . We are paid by run but it works out to 68cpm. And home a full 2 days as well as 4 hrs each night at home
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2017 #10
    Chinatown

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    @drivingfool - after 12 months experience, look at the line haul companies teams mentioned on this thread.
     
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