Team driving is a scam

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by allisonisatranny, Jul 13, 2017.

  1. Rusty Trawler

    Rusty Trawler Road Train Member

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    I had to turn this guy down
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  3. dngrous_dime

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  4. Rusty Trawler

    Rusty Trawler Road Train Member

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    A new crst team heading for orientation
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  5. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Whadya think the goat is for?
     
  6. Lepton1

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    You are correct that CPM is the key factor. However, the formula for income is CPM x Miles. Running that dedicated route meant a steady 5500-6500 miles per week. Running solo I averaged about 2500 miles per week, with some gawdaful weeks due to the luck of the draw and the occasional 3000+ mile per week due to the luck of the draw.

    So, would you rather make 1/2 of your CPM for 6000 miles on a steady diet, or your full CPM for an average 2500 miles with wild variance? I made more running on dedicated team than solo.

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  7. #1don

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    I run team it takes getting use to. We have our off days, but most of the time we get along pretty well. Pay ? Well we started here 24th of January. We should hit 70k or better by years end. I'm not saying I am crazy about the idea of running teams. But with this company it is the best money I have ever made. And I truly love My job. Haven't said that in years.
     
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  8. Brandonpdx

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    That's about what I make bopping around in a day cab M-F. The days are long sometimes but at least I get to go home and not sleep in a moving truck. I would want $100k+ to even entertain that. I've slept in a moving truck and then had to get up and run exactly once and it was the worst.
     
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  9. Bro_Dave

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    That's what the Goat's for.
     
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  10. Bro_Dave

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    I think mandating company drivers get paid by the hour would do more to improve safety.
     
  11. Western flyer

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    How?
     
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