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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by An Observer, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. An Observer

    An Observer Bobtail Member

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    For those of you who like to get straight to the point. I work for pam transportation and have 10k miles in my first 5 weeks. Averaging the pay I'm at $530 gross weekly. They give you a 500 weekly minimum. I run as hard as I can and have had 3 24hr layovers for 40 bucks each. This place is a joke. They deduce your income tax so I'm taking home 400weekly. My apartments 1000. I cannot work 3 weeks just to pay for my apartment. I understand the whole pay your dues your first year and i was ready to but.. this is a joke.

    *Does anyone know any good companies with tuition reimbursement. Or a sign on bonus for new drivers?*

    Dream job after 1,2, or 3, 5 years of otr experience is 100% drop and hook 40+cents a mile. Is that too much? Is that a pie in the sky?

    I'm willing to drive my full 10hr 58 minutes and 2 to park. I'm a young buck looking to run hard and get paid. Safety is my number one concern in every decision behind the wheel. pretrip check, post trip check, get out and look..check.

    I just cannot tolerate wasting away for 400 a week. . 25cents a mile wouldn't be the worst thing if they had the miles for it.
    This week,they forced my 34hr reset mid load, finally delivered 150miles away and am now 35hrs layer over. How can I not have a load assigned..... wtf. If you ever hear anyone ask about pam. Tell them one thing.. RUN.
     
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  3. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Where do you live. One world hires in se Michigan and Ohio. Mostly drop and hook. Daycab auto parts work. Decent job.
     
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  4. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    You can drive more than 11 hours in a day. 11 hours is slacking!
     
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  5. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    A grand a month for rent,,,, OUCH!!!! Do you live on Park Avenue?
     
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  6. Hick

    Hick Heavy Load Member

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    If you really want help, we'll need to know what you plan on doing for year 4.
     
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  7. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Need to tell us where you live so we can help you get away from that chicken bleep outfit.
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you still live in Houston?
    Do you have endorsements?
     
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  9. An Observer

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    I live in Houston texas. Tanker and hazmat endorsements acquired on my own. I drive dry van and willing to learn reefer, tanker, dry bed. I don't care what I haul as long as I get paid for it. No drug jokes plz. Im willing to put in the work and more to have a good financial future. Im 23 years old. College level english and fluent in spanish. No twic atm. Always drive to road conditions, 100% safety conscious. No load is worth my life or the life of those around me.
     
  10. An Observer

    An Observer Bobtail Member

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    Not legally. But physically I would be able and willing. I see the benefits of paper logs.
     
  11. An Observer

    An Observer Bobtail Member

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    No I just live outside of Bellaire so I don't have to worry about my home being broken into while I'm out on the road weeks at a time.
     
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