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.