My honest, no BS, opinion of P.A.M.

Discussion in 'PAM' started by ChipW, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. philjo

    philjo Light Load Member

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    Does anyone know what Pam is hiring for in Louisville, Ky. If dedicated, who and where?

    Thanks
     
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  3. Dave 1960

    Dave 1960 Road Train Member

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    I felt that my trainer gave me a pretty good start.

    Today I made a time zone error and woke up at 3:30. My truck started but would not shift (ultrashift tranny). Then it would not turn over again.

    After getting road rescue and dispatch involved, at about 7:45 it started and acted normal. So some 5 hours late I made the first drop and if similar problem does not re-occur I'll make the final del on time.
     
  4. djtrype

    djtrype Heavy Load Member

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    Don't think it's dedicated, YET. I just think it's to run solo for right now.
     
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  5. philjo

    philjo Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the info djtrype! Ive been wondering and havent found the answer yet, does Pam run any routes near Louisville where a fella could get some good hometime? All that Ive read so far is that one has to work 7 to earn 1 off. Thanks
     
  6. djtrype

    djtrype Heavy Load Member

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    No problem. I drop the majority of my loads off in Louisville to go home. We have a yard off of Lee St.

    You've read correctly about home time. 1 week on to get one day off, with 5 days off being maximum. Anything beyond that and they may have you let another driver come and get the truck. I usually take my two weeks off for Christmas, so that's never happened to me.
     
  7. philjo

    philjo Light Load Member

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    Thanks man, that exactly what I didnt want to hear...LOL
     
  8. Dave 1960

    Dave 1960 Road Train Member

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    Last time home I was there a week (had been out 13 weeks).

    No guff about the truck.
     
  9. LostinMS

    LostinMS Bobtail Member

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    Starting the school on the 20th in Ark. for PAM, after reading these comments I feel like I made the right choice.
     
  10. djtrype

    djtrype Heavy Load Member

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    Good luck in school. Keep in mind this job is what you make of it. Learn as much as you can about logs and pre-trip inspections and training will be much easier.
     
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  11. jasper_truck86

    jasper_truck86 Light Load Member

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    Glad to hear there are some positives to driving for PAM. This has been the company that I've wanted to try my hand with from the get-go but I became frustrated after hearing all the negative stuff about PAM. All I'm wanting is a chance to start a career in a new industry & hoping for the best while expecting the worst...
     
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