C-1 and PAM questions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Seanalmet, Mar 23, 2013.

  1. Seanalmet

    Seanalmet Bobtail Member

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    Will be attending C1 in Indy in Apr, then the one year commitment W PAM. My questions are 1. Does PAM offer any raises during the first year if you take their CDL training?
    2. Has anyone recently done this? If so could you tell me how your experience was.
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    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    Look for the threads I have posted on and/or started. Then from there look to other drivers who post under those threads. Or just do a search for PAM. Good Luck and feel free to PM me if you like.
     
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    Richter Road Train Member

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    I'd recommended against that. If you fail out of their school orjust find trucking is not for you you will owe them like 9 grand for school. Read the fine print. Your much better off going to a 3000 dollar cdl school and getting a loan for it if you have to. You then have the option of who you work for and if you decide its not for you your only 3 g in the whole.
     
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    Thanks for the info. I was recently terminated from my job of 14 yrs. Is termination a factor for most companies? No drug use or attendance issues, it was a property damage accident.
     
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    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    was the property damage due to you driving any type of vehicle into something else?
     
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    Minor bump with a forklift. Company was cracking down on safety and looking to make an example of someone
     
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    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    well, I dont know ... but since it doesnt go on your MVR you should be fine. It all depends what PAM requires. Apply and let us know. Best of luck sir and be safe!