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Pam really!!!!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WannaB_trucker, Feb 21, 2013.

  1. Feb 21, 2013 #1
    WannaB_trucker

    WannaB_trucker Light Load Member

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    Just received my CDL permit, contacted pam agent and received info on company. I saw on the website they're offering .17 cpm for team drivers starting out. They sweetened the deal up buy saying you get paid for both (yourself and team members miles). Im no veteran but that sounds pretty low to me. Is this normal or is this pay extremely low as im thinking. keep in mind i'll be a rookie driver never driven a truck before. I know you have to start somewhere but mannn!!! Help me out with your input you veterans please.:biggrin_25513:
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2013 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes, team pay is split to both drivers. You get paid even when you're not driving and the other guy is. You should not be splitting .17 cpm; that's ridiculous. Maybe split .34 cpm for a short period then get a raise. You need to get a coast-to-coast turn operation to make really good money with teams. Check some more companies websites. They should have team pay listed. Benny Whitehead Trucking or Buel Inc. or System Transport or Navajo or Melton Truck Lines or Watkins & Shepard. There are many others also that hire new drivers.
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2013 #3
    Trucail

    Trucail Medium Load Member

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    34 cents is about right to start
     
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  5. Feb 21, 2013 #4
    newlife1966

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    Isn't that kinda stick to the trainer?? or do they get more pay due to training?? i mean if you been driving for 10 years and i am just starting than we split my start out pay ??
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2013 #5
    NYROADIE

    NYROADIE Heavy Load Member

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    That .34(cpm split) is AFTER training, and its on the low end of the pay scale.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2013 #6
    WannaB_trucker

    WannaB_trucker Light Load Member

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    Personally do you know how smooth is the process for the school paperwork: employment check, background etc...applied to pam and prime, still waiting on call for prime. i just really want good training and put my 1st year in then i can handle it from there...
     
    WannaB_trucker, Feb 22, 2013
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