Benefits of Team Driving:

When compared to solo drivers, team truck drivers can usually make more money. Despite their pay being split between the two drivers, team truck drivers can run significantly more miles than they ever could by themselves.

Solo drivers have to shut down at least 10 hours every day so they average between 2,400 miles and 2,800 miles per week. Because team truck drivers can rotate out, driving teams log anywhere from 4,500 miles to 5,000 miles per week.

In addition to driving more miles, team drivers usually can get more priority loads. If freight needs to get somewhere fast, teams are typically considered before solo truck drivers.

Another benefit to team driving is that you don’t have to drive alone. It’s always more fun to travel with someone else and have somebody to talk to. For spouses and friends, team driving gives more opportunities to spend time together.

And finally, team truck driving is usually more efficient and secure than solo driving. One person can watch the truck while the other grabs food or a shower, so your truck and freight never have to be left unattended.

Choosing to drive as a team or drive a truck solo will depend on the person and everybody’s choice will be different. We want to hear what you think: is driving as a team better, or driving solo?