Vantaggi
PAM is a good avenue to get started and gain valuable experience in the trucking industry. If you go through their CDL school (thru Driver Solutions), you'll be obligated to driver for them for a total of one year. 6 months of that could be team driving. They will deduct $45 a week for a year for a total of $1995.00. If you bail out or get fired you will owe $6000.00 to Driver Solutions, so be sure of what you doing, it's just like signing for a bank loan. After bonuses, your net cost can be as low as $795.00 for your license. Plus, you'll have 1 year experience driving and a years worth of pay. I stayed there 2 1/2 years,gained invaluable experience and saved a bit of cash. You have to be dedicated to stay out and running. They appreciate a positive attitude and will try to keep you busy. Try to approach problems with a professional attitude and they'll respond as such. Good Equipment....although the Prostars aren't as bulletproof as the Freightliners. Shops are usually always busy, so you might spend a day or so waiting, depends on what the truck needs are. If you prove to be responsible, reliable and keep complaints to a minimum, you'll do fine. This is OTR trucking, so don't expect to get home any time you wish. 1 day off earned for each week out (4 days total). The pay is on the low side compared to industry standards. But remember, you need experience to better yourself. Note: best advice that I got was to stay with your first company at least a year or longer, looks good for your next job and you'll gain that much more experience. OTR is not for a lot of folks who think they can do it and you'll pay your "dues" but in the long run it pays off. Being a driver takes a commitment and if your married or have children at home, have a concrete understanding with them before you do it. PAM offers good and a affordable insurance as well as other benefits. Remember, if your looking to get a start...this is who I went with and I'd do it again. It paid off for me and they wanted me back as well. Drive safe, be professional, and Good Luck.
Svantaggi
Pay needs to be increased, for new drivers as well as drivers who would like to stay but need to go elsewhere because of pay gap compared to 90% of the rest of the industry.