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First year otr

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ultratowel, Jul 28, 2017.

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  1. Jul 28, 2017 #1
    Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    So I've posted on here recently and was very grateful of all the replies I received, I think I've decided that I'm gonna go with Pam transport and opt for their sponsored training and drive otr for them for a year or so. I'm just really curious. During my first year otr, will I be in my own? If not how long would I have a partner? Can I opt to be alone? Or can I opt to have a partner? Is there a short period of time where I'm required to have a partner like for a month then the companies usually have you go on your own? Thanks for the insight :)
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2017 #2
    RedRover

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    If you have other options, don't go with PAM.
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2017 #3
    pattyj

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    You'll go thru training for like 175 hrs which adds up to about 6 weeks with a trainer.Then you'll test out and get qualified.If you still don't feel comfortable going solo you can ask if you could be with trainer a little while longer.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2017 #4
    Ultratowel

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    Any particular reasoning?
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2017 #5
    I'm not a robot

    I'm not a robot Light Load Member

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    Penny
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  8. Jul 28, 2017 #6
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I have to ask,why you chose that screen mane?
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2017 #7
    Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    I'm mostly just looking for a company that can sponsor my training here in Orlando Florida though, with zero upfront costs. If there's any other that you might be able to recommend I'd love to hear them.
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2017 #8
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Stick with Pam starter companies are all the same in one way or another.
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2017 #9
    I'm not a robot

    I'm not a robot Light Load Member

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    When I registered my account, the captcha said "I'm not a robot" next to the box you click.

    I was too lazy to think of a name..........so that was good enough.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2017 #10
    pattyj

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    Oh,I thought maybe it had to do with a company treating you like a robot lol.
     
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