Solo Straight Truck Companies?

[coleman6566]

Are there any Fleet owners/companies that use solo straight trucks? I wouldn't mind teaming with the right person but splitting 40% of a load doesn't seam like you can make any money. I've seen 60/40 on average for van drivers with driver getting the 60 and 100% FSC but I see straight truck teams with 60/40 and 40 going to the truck. Is that the norm?

 

[ucfd608]

40 is normal if the company buys fuel 60 +fsc if u have to buy fuel

 

[Treadmill]

It only works out well when you team with your spouse. Only way it would work out is if your household expenses are at a minimum.

 

[Jim Tropf II]

I have seen it work with non-household teams... just not over the long run. It is typically not a lack of earning money that causes the breakup, people just have trouble getting along over a long period of time. Teams should be making $40,000-$50,000 each driver fairly easily, that is pretty good money where I am from.

 

[Tobster317]

PTL hires solo drivers. If you don't have any experience you mite have to team for 6 months. 40% is the norm. If you can keep the truck under 65mph you mite be able to make a few extra dollars with the 60% split.

 

[Dynamite 1]

We are leased to Load One and we hire solo drivers. We currently have a position open for the RIGHT person. There are quite a few fleet owners and carriers that use solo drivers. Just dont expect to climb into a brand new truck as a solo driver.

 

[coleman6566]

We are leased to Load One and we hire solo drivers. We currently have a position open for the RIGHT person. There are quite a few fleet owners and carriers that use solo drivers. Just dont expect to climb into a brand new truck as a solo driver.

Does Load One require hazmat or passport? I wouldn't expect to be in a new truck. Just don't know if the money would be there if not teaming. Send me a private message please with your open position and let me know your requirements.

 

[coleman6566]

I have seen it work with non-household teams... just not over the long run. It is typically not a lack of earning money that causes the breakup, people just have trouble getting along over a long period of time. Teams should be making $40,000-$50,000 each driver fairly easily, that is pretty good money where I am from.

that's good money where I come from too

 

[T270_Dreamin]

Any solo straight truck drivers doing the 1200-1500 mile long hauls?

 

[BIGTRAIN]

Any solo straight truck drivers doing the 1200-1500 mile long hauls?

I doubt many are anymore but you don't need to . Would you rather take a 1200 mile load then sit for three days or be running everyday ? Sometimes its not all about the big mile loads .

 

[Tobster317]

Any solo straight truck drivers doing the 1200-1500 mile long hauls?

I probably do about 2-3 a month but that's usually down to TX and back to MI or ATL to MI. About 900-1200 miles.

 

[coalminer]

Any solo straight truck drivers doing the 1200-1500 mile long hauls?

Last 2 loads I did were 1450 and 1640 but those are the exception and not the rule.


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[FlyingVan]

I do those once in a while, but most are shorter than 500 miles.

 

[T270_Dreamin]

Any solo straight truck drivers doing the 1200-1500 mile long hauls?

I doubt many are anymore but you don't need to . Would you rather take a 1200 mile load then sit for three days or be running everyday ? Sometimes its not all about the big mile loads .

I'll take the 1400 mile load and sit no problem. Rental cars have never looked this great before!

 

[T270_Dreamin]

I have seen it work with non-household teams... just not over the long run. It is typically not a lack of earning money that causes the breakup, people just have trouble getting along over a long period of time. Teams should be making $40,000-$50,000 each driver fairly easily, that is pretty good money where I am from.

That is small potatoes where I'm from, in Detroit it's all you need!