Team driving is a scam

We had 2 couples at Estes that teamed together for years. Then when we blew up in St. Louis, both couples took runs, seperate trucks, same destination, same cut time, everything. They seem much happier. Both couples actually go to Dallas. Follow each other down, drop at the yard, park at the hotel, take a swim go out to eat. I think they caught a hockey game one night. Still there for each other if one or the other needs assistance, but not CONSTANT togetherness. Which I agree with @thelushlarry I can't stand myself most days.

 

Not only that but these companies really bank on team required loads. Nevertheless, it's not reflected in the pay to the drivers.

 

The pillow talk would be interesting. You could play "Brake Checker" and such...

 

That sounds like the ultimate job.

 

Ha! Yea no kidding. Good point dude I never thought about that! That would make for interesting convo. "So what'd you do today?...oh.. nevermind." Get back to work "what'd you do this weekend.... oh yea that's right."

 

Amen Brother. I'll take my sanity over 100-200 bucks extra a week any day.

 

What if instead of team, you had 3 drivers sharing the 2 bunks and the 1 drivers seat? Like Threes Company. Every 8 hours rotate drivers and never ever shut the truck off. Three people would make it more fun and nobody would get on anybody's nerves.

 

Armellini Express does that.

 

Why not 5? 2 per bunk and 1 driver.