If you’ve been looking at truck driver incomes across different divisions and freight types, chances are you’ve probably come across Department of Defense (DOD) drivers.

Are you new to running freight for the Department of Defense (DOD) or simply looking for some tips to help you succeed? Hauling military freight for the DOD is a whole different game — especially if you’re only accustomed to moving flatbed, reefer or dry van freight where the only mode of speed is go go go. Despite moving fewer loads on average than other drivers, team drivers moving freight for the military earn significantly more per load.