Truck driving is a demanding job. However, teaming up with a reliable partner – maybe even a husband or wife – is a great way to lighten the load.

Pros

1. Quicker Deliveries. By staggering sleep schedules, team drivers can cover twice as many miles as a solo driver.

2. More Opportunities. Clients and employers prefer the most efficient drivers. The quicker the goods get delivered, the more money everyone makes.

3. Less Loneliness. There will always be someone beside you. When not sleeping, that person can help with navigation, as well as provide great conversation. And when the delivery is completed, you’ll have someone to hit the town with.

Cons

1. No Stopping. With staggered sleep schedules, ya’ll can keep on trucking all the way across the country. Besides a few pit stops, there won’t be many opportunities to take a break from moving down the road.

2. Back-Seat Drivers. If one person is more adept at handling an 18-wheeler (or thinks they are), then expect a steady flow of criticism.

3. No Alone Time. If you’re teaming up, even if it’s with a spouse, you had better make sure that the two of you will not get sick of each other. Even married couples can’t stand to be together for too long of a time period, and everyone has a tick or a pet peeve that can really drive them mad. Find a driving partner that you’re sure will make a great match, then test the relationship with a long road trip.