What is the pay like for team drivers? My husband and I are considering leaving our current careers to start team driving for a company. He has trucked previously (but not for 10 years or so) and I have NEVER trucked (so, understandably I am a little hesitant not knowing what to expect :-). Could you provide a sort of "A Week in the Life of a Female Team Driver" (only if you have insight to the female perspective, of course.) Thank you!
Aug 21, 2008 Rating
Reply to Bring your girl with you over the road in a big truck by: The Crazy Trucker
Hello Clayton,
Most companies will let you take your girl with you over the road now a days.
They probably will required you to drive a few months first which is understandable.
Some only allow an adult. Some will allow children of a certain age. You will have to ask that about the company that you are interested in. You do want to try and do things legit because it can cause a problem at weigh stations should they want to inquire about your passengers.
They may call your company to see if they are authorized to be in the vehicle.
The only difference between life on the road for you and her is that you will actually be working so a lot of you time will be focused on doing something constructive. You will have the responsibilities and obligations of your job first.
As long as she is the type of person who understands this she should be find. In fact, she should feel honored to be in her position. She'll be able to see the country free.(and hopefully in good company, lol)
However, So she should bring along something to occupy her while your driving. Something to read, or a video camera or camera. She can make a little documentary of yous guys travels. You know just something constructive and of substance so that she is contributing.
I think that will make things more interesting and fun for both of you.
One thing you two definitely want to do is plan ahead.
Get an electric cooler so that you can take food with you because if you eat in the truck stop every day you will be driving just to see the country. You certainly won't have much of a check left.
Make sure you get her to think of all the other things she may need to bring on the road so you don't end up buying them in a truck stop. Wal-mart is a lot cheaper.
Good luck
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