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USA Truck solo or PAM team?

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by Grendelone, Jun 9, 2010.

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  1. Jun 9, 2010 #1
    Grendelone

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    Ok... I have read all the "don't get into trucking now" threads and the "pay for your own school" threads. BUT, in some peoples situations that is not feasible. I am single with no family and willing to do the time for a year, but now my decision is as follows.

    Team driving with PAM (more stable?)

    OR

    Solo with USA Truck

    I am a non smoker and I also do not know if I am that thrilled with sharing a small space with another driver on a permanent basis.

    What is teaming like for you? What do you like and not like about it?


    Thanks!!!
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2010 #2
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    A glutton for punishment, aren'tcha ???????

    This may be when teaming could be better !!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Grendelone

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    So If I read between your lines then teaming with PAM would probably be preferable or USA?
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2010 #4
    croberts

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    Hey Grendelone I am going to trucking school soon and thinking about teaming I dont smoke I live in PA where do you live.
     
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    Grendelone

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    I live in NW Alabama, so that probably would not work. (LOL) It looks like I will be starting school on the 28th of this month.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2010 #6
    Larryparker

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    When I drove team, I got along great with my partner, we shared a lot in common, he would have me over for dinner on off time with his family. We stayed friends for many years afterwards.........But I hated the whole team experience.

    Try sleeping in a rolling truck going thru MT or even NY. This is not the training type of team where the trainer sits besides you, this was an eleven hundred mile a day every day type team, showers and hot meals optional.

    Think about it.

    Safe miles,
    Larry
     
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    Grendelone and airforcetoo Thank this.
  9. Jun 11, 2010 #7
    Grendelone

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    Thank you very much Larry for your honest response. That is my concern. I would most probably get along with my Team member, BUT I do not know if I am really that into sharing that small space. I am kind of a lone/independent person as it is, which is why truck driving appeals to me. Also, how does teaming work with deciding when to go home? I could and would probably want to stay out longer than most due to not much family. I am sure there are also occasions that a team member might not be as motivated, careful, or thorough as the other and I do not want to end up with one of those. I guess in a way I am looking forward to controlling and being responsible for my world and no one else.

    Thanks Again...
    Grendelone
     
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