Question about paid Miles.

Discussion in 'PAM' started by Runnermike23, May 21, 2012.

  1. Runnermike23

    Runnermike23 Bobtail Member

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    I am starting school here in the next couple of weeks. I have been reading this forum for awhile and came across something I am not too sure about. I will apologize right now if this sounds dumb, but remember I am new.

    I was under the impression that you only got paid when you were hauling a load. After reading other posts I saw that some companies pay you for miles whenever the dispatch tells you to move your truck. Like driving to go and get a load or going to pick up an MT. I was wondering how does PAM handle that?

    Thanks for the help,

    Mike
     
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  3. falcon241073

    falcon241073 Heavy Load Member

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    My friend works there. He said they
    Pay mt moves and when deadheading. Said its same pay as when loaded. I'll defer to current PAM drivers for verification.
     
  4. Runnermike23

    Runnermike23 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the reply Falcon. Anything is better than what I am doing now. Excited and extremely nervous, but looking forward to getting started.
     
  5. ecmcintosh

    ecmcintosh Light Load Member

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    I am running team for PAM right now and we get the same pay...empty or loaded. We deadhead 250-500 miles 2 -3 times a week
     
  6. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    I guess PAM planning dept is as inefficient as in the past.
     
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  7. airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    Oh, don't get me started on them; that's actually who I'm waiting on now!
     
  8. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    And on a weekend??? Good luck!!
     
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  9. airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    lol - such a beautiful structure that they have though; it truly gets the job done.
     
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