It’s that lovely time of year again. No, not tax season. Valentine’s Day. And for drivers looking to spend some quality time together with your spouse or significant other, there’s a way to make your miles, make your money, and still maintain a relationship.

But what are your best options? Here are your 3 best options:

Team Driving

If you favor money-making and earnings potential above all else, then this is the choice for you. First, make sure both you and your partner have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Then, once you both have a CDL and the endorsements for the freight you want to haul, sign up as team drivers. Hours of Service regulations restrict how long one truck driver can run before they are forced to take a break. With two drivers, you can keep the truck running at all times.

While one driver takes a break or even sleeps in the cab, the other driver can take over the wheel. Team drivers can be in the truck together and spend some time together, but the truck keeps moving.

Team drivers can get more pay and better freight as a result of the dual effort.

Take Along a Passenger

If you and your partner don’t have kids at home, you can consider taking your partner along with you for the ride – no extra CDL needed.

You need a passenger permit from your trucking company, and you don’t make extra money by keeping the truck moving. But in this scenario, you don’t need alternating sleep schedules either.

You’re awake when your partner is, and you’re together. All the time. This can be a drawback, of course, but if you love to share endless conversation and can keep each other mentally stimulated, the two of you can see the country and live a unique lifestyle few would dare to take on.

Get More Home Time

Team driving isn’t for everyone. And taking along a passenger may be too much of your partner, no matter how much you love them.

But you still do care about them. Truck driving can be an isolating lifestyle if you drive alone, especially on long OTR routes that only get you home for a few days after multiple week trips.

The good news is that trucking companies are understanding this more and more, as the demand for truck drivers increases. More companies are putting in the effort to be flexible and negotiate additional home time for their drivers.

So be upfront with your company about your needs. Negotiate more home time. Spend time with your valentine. And then, when duty calls, hit the road once again and earn that cash.