I have had the pleasure of speaking with a number of trucking teams over the years and they all seem to have one thing in common. More money than the solo guys. Now I am sure plenty of readers are going to jump on what I just said, but it’s just been my experience. For drivers out there that seem to spend more time looking for loads rather than hauling them, maybe team driving could be the answer.

Many people have veered towards team truck driving from Solo truck driving because of the idea that the team can run more hours by switching drivers back and forth.  This way they don’t have to stop for hours-of-service regulations.  That equals more money in the long run.

This is great in theory, but make sure you get along with your team partner first.  There has to be trust and compatibility.  Think about it.  Teams share all responsibilities, the cab, and sleep time gets traded back and forth.

A lot of team truck drivers are married.  Married couples get along great and it allows them to see the country together.    In fact, they are some the more successful trucking teams on the road.

There are some items that need to be mentioned.  Team truck drivers are most often paid by the mile.  This means that they split the pay in half, unlike solo drivers that receive full payment themselves.  Teams make more money than solo drivers when the drivers are strong and the freight is steady.  So, if your carrier gives you enough consistent freight and you get along with your partner, you can make more money as a team driver.  But be sure to balance out the plus and minus of both sides when making team truck driving jobs an option for you.