Team Driving: Team driving uses two drivers who take turns driving so the truck can run nearly nonstop, within hours-of-service limits.
Why it matters to owner operators
Teams cover long distances faster and are common for expedited freight. Costs and coordination change, and each driver tracks their own hours.
Example
Two drivers alternate shifts on a coast-to-coast expedited load, with one resting in the sleeper while the other drives.
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