{"id":2020,"date":"2017-06-22T11:04:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T15:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2020"},"modified":"2021-07-12T10:58:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T14:58:50","slug":"team-driving-vs-solo-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/team-driving-vs-solo-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Driving vs. Solo Driving: Is it Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Now that you\u2019ve decided to pursue a career in trucking<\/a>, it\u2019s time to figure out what type of trucker you want to be. It\u2019s best explained by making a simple sports analogy. There are guys and gals that preferred team sports, whether it be football, basketball, or soccer, while others chose to ride solo, participating in sports like wrestling, tennis, and swimming. Just like your preference in sports, you\u2019ll want to decide whether you want to be a team trucker<\/a>\u00a0or stick to hitting the road alone. There are pros and cons for the team driving<\/a> vs. solo driving debate, and it really depends on you! Below are just a few things to think about before you decide to hit the road<\/a>\u00a0as a team driver or solo driver.<\/p>\n

Team Driving vs. Solo Driving: Is it Right for You?<\/h2>\n

What Is Team Driving?<\/h3>\n

Team driving is pretty much what it sounds like. A truck driver and another truck driver agree to sign on with a carrier to make runs together. So, why are so many driving companies looking for team drivers to fill their rigs? Team driving is all about keeping the truck in motion and the goods moving. When there are two drivers in a truck, one can take the wheel while the other relaxes or does whatever they want to do on their off time. This keeps the freight moving along the highways and productivity at a very high level.<\/p>\n

Too Much Company?<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest polarizing factors of the team driving vs. solo driving debate is deciding whether or not you want the company of another driver while on the road. One reason that many choose to ride solo is simply the fact that they are able to be in control at all times. Solo drivers don’t have to worry as much about where they store their belongings, how they make their bunk, or how many clothes they pack for the trip. At the end of the day, it’s your truck, so settle into what best fits you. Let\u2019s face it, some of us just prefer some solitude.<\/p>\n

However, having a partner to ride with offers a variety of benefits. Most importantly, it gives you someone to talk to. With depression and anxiety strongly prevalent in the trucking industry<\/a>, it can be nice to have someone to talk to while you\u2019re on the road. This is also a great way for couples to make a livable wage while still spending time together. Not to mention, team driving with your loved one on the road with you gives you both the opportunity to explore the country.<\/p>\n

AllTruckJobs recently chatted with a mother-daughter team driving team from Werner Enterprises about their experience on the road. Check out team driving from their perspective!<\/p>\n