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PAM Transport - CDL Training – Truck Driver Jobs

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HQ: Indianapolis, IN   |  
Approx. 164 active jobs   |  Company Website
Overview
PAM Transport is a publicly-traded trucking company based in Tontitown, Arkansas. The company operates solo and team operations with a fleet of about 1,800 trucks and drivers.

For the past several years, PAM Transport has been recognized as one of America's most successful and profitable truckload carriers. Recently, PAM was recognized as one of the best 200 small companies in the country by a leading financial publication. And while we're big enough to offer a secure future, we're not so big that you'll get lost in the shuffle. PAM Transport is currently looking to hire more truck drivers along our major freight lanes.

PAM Transport is an irregular route, common carrier, which means we haul just about anything anyone wants to ship on a truck - except refrigerated products. While we are authorized in 48 states and Canada, our primary routes are in the Midwest, Southeast, and the East Coast. Our customers include several Fortune 500 companies. About 90% of our loads are 'drop and hook' and don't require drivers to assist in the loading/unloading of the trailer.
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  • "I had driven a truck back in the 80s until about 1995. Then I got out of it and started selling cars. I did that until 2002 when I got the itch to drive a truck again. The problem was it had been too long since I had driven for a trucking company and no one would hire me. Then I remembered a buddy of mine that got into the trucking industry by attending a company paid CDL truck driver training program, and then he went to drive for P.A.M. Transport. He told me it was a good place to work, and a good way to get back into the trucking industry. I did the same thing he did, and I went started to drive for P.A.M. Transport in July of 2002. I was made a driver trainer for the company in July of 2003, and I truly love what I do. P.A.M. Transport helped me get back into the trucking industry and I would recommend them and the company paid CDL truck driver training to anyone who wants a great and stable career." --Jim Hagan Warren, OH


  • "When I first looked into truck driving, P.A.M. Transport was there for me. They allowed me the opportunity to get started in the trucking industry, and they've given me good miles and I get home pretty regularly. P.A.M. Transport has always treated me really well." --Theodore Gilmore Hope, AR


  • "I've been an over-the-road truck driver for 14 years, and have worked for several other trucking carriers. I've been with P.A.M. Transport for 8 years, and the reason I stay is simple. What's important to a truck driver? Good miles? Good pay? Good equipment? Well, P.A.M. Transport has ALL those things. The staff here recognizes that truck driving is your JOB. Your spouse, children, and friends are your LIFE. Good pay, steady miles, and we get home pretty often. Take back your life. Come see us." --James E. Damron, Jr. Norman, OK


  • "I have worked for P.A.M. Transport for some time now, and I have enjoyed every minute. After I attended the CDL training school, I completed my training with an experienced truck driver trainer here at P.A.M. In addition to having wonderful trainers and staff, they always have someone in the office that can help you with any type of problem you might have at any time, day or night." --Raphael Lucas Lithonia, GA

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    Job Description
    Truck Drivers for PAM Transport are some of the most well-known in the trucking industry, all because they are a constant presence on the nation's highways. Our truck drivers deliver everything from automotive parts to cosmetics, and our customers put their faith and trust in our ability to deliver their products safely and efficiently. In order to accomplish this, our truck drivers have a variety of responsibilities including basic equipment maintenance and inspection, logging, trip planning, map reading, and overall safe truck driving.

    Because we have a great reputation in the trucking industry, we hire truck drivers that can uphold our safety and quality standards. This requires our truck drivers to be able to recognize deficient items during their pre-trip inspection that may cause a safety concern or prevent the timely delivery of our customer's goods due to a break down. Additionally, our truck drivers must be continually aware of their surroundings and have the ability to perform numerous tasks to successfully operate the tractor-trailer in a safe and legal manner.



    Truck Driving Positions
    All truck driving positions with P.A.M. Transport are entry level and over-the-road (OTR).
    Company Paid CDL Training
    CDL Truck Driver Training
    PAM Transport offers a company paid CDL truck driver training program for entry level truck drivers through the Driver Solutions Network. Getting started in a new truck driving career has never been easier. Once you've been pre-approved for an entry level truck driving position with a network trucking company, you'll attend an approved truck driver training school, and you'll be on the road with your new truck driving career in about a month!

    The truck driver training school will focus on all the basic steps needed to operate a tractor-trailer. The CDL training course has one goal - training safety conscious, professional truck drivers. During school, you'll learn how to drive a tractor-trailer by practicing hands-on skills such as turning, backing, and shifting.

    During the CDL training, you can expect to be trained on the following:

    • * Classroom training focused on truck driver rules and regulations set the the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT)

    • * Logging routines

    • * Trip planning & map reading

    • * Accident prevention techniques

    • * Equipment safety inspections

    • * Tractor-trailer turning skills

    • * Tractor-trailer coupling & uncoupling

    • * City & highway driving techniques

    • * Proper tractor-trailer shifting & braking skills


    After you graduate the CDL training program, you'll earn your Class A CDL License and begin over-the-road training with one of your company's experienced truck driver trainers.

    Company paid CDL training is the best way to break into the trucking industry. PAM Transport will help you start your new career as a professional truck driver. We'll work hard to get you a job offer before you ever attend the CDL training!

    Qualifications
    To qualify for PAM Transport's company paid CDL truck driver training program, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

    • * You must be at least 22 years of age.

    • * You must have a safe driving record.
    Truck Fleet
    At PAM Transport, we take pride in our modern, state-of-the-art trucking fleet of tractor-trailers. Our commitment to maintaining our equipment puts us in a better position to minimize driver downtime and service interruptions. Maintaining our truck driving fleet, with an average tractor age of 18 months, results in:

    • * Increased truck driver satisfaction & retention

    • * Minimal maintenance expenses

    • * Higher on-time service rate

    • * Latest fuel efficiency technology

    • * Excellent resale value


    Here are just some of the features you'll find on our modern trucking fleet:

    • * Late-model Freightliner, Volvo, & International trucks

    • * 430 to 450 horsepower engines

    • * Air-ride cabs

    • * Conventionals

    • * Fully adjustable seats

    • * AM/FM radio/cassette player

    • * Cruise control

    • * Tilt steering

    • * Qualcomm satellite equipped

    • * On-demand routing & directions

    • * Cab-card email communication available

    • * Pre-pass scale by-pass installed
    Truck Driver Pay & Benefits
    Truck Driver Pay
    As a first-seat truck driver, you can expect to make up to $40,000 in your first year. After completion of the CDL training, you'll go over-the-road with an experienced truck driver trainer and earn a weekly salary. Once you complete the OTR training, you will go on mileage pay as a first-seat truck driver, with a great mileage-based pay system.

    Truck Driver Benefits
    P.A.M. Transport has developed a benefits package for our truck drivers to promote both healthy bodies and healthy finances. Company truck drivers for P.A.M. Transport enjoy the following benefits:

    Healthcare Coverage
    Medical
    Dental
    Prescription

    Life Insurance
    Basic Term life insurance
    Disability insurance

    Retirement Plan
    401k plan with company match

    Paid Time Off (PTO)
    1 week after one year of employment
    2 weeks after two years of employment
    3 weeks after five years of employment
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