The Benefits of Transporting with Team Driver Trucking
Team trucker driving is beneficial for both carrier and drivers. Not only does
driving with a partner make traveling more enjoyable, it allows drivers to split
driving time so that they can stay on the road longer and simultaneously speed
up delivery of a product or piece of equipment. Because team driving allows
truck carriers to ship more, earning more money, they often ask cash bonuses for
those willing to join and team up with another driver. For those who don't have
a spouse or friend with a CDL, some carrier companies offer matching services
for their drivers that will put compatible people together.
The FMCSA has strict requirements for truck drivers when it comes to how much
time they may spend driving each day, and although team driver trucking can
often split driving times to accommodate longer times on the road, it can still
be confusing for new drivers. The gist of new regulations states that a team
driver must have a sleeper-berth and off-duty time that amounts to at least 10
hours with only count two hours in the passenger seat.