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QUALIFICATIONS
MVR POINT SYSTEM
An applicant with more than 5 points total, within the last 3 years, is not eligible for hire. The conviction date, not the violation date, is used when determining the points within the 3 year period. If no conviction date is available, contact your hiring supervisor.
Please remember this is a guide to be utilized to determine an applicant’s, or an employee’s, eligibility for employment; it is not exhaustive. If you feel there should be additional considerations reviewed, either positive or negative, please raise those issues with your direct hiring supervisor or Safety Director for a final decision to be rendered.
The following table is general carrier info. Each individual job will have it’s own specifications/qualifications on the job page.
| Pre-Qualifications | |
| Minimum Age | At least 21 years old |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) |
EXPERIENCED 3 months current verifiable OTR experience in a TT in the past year AND completed an accredited school (must have proof) or a reputable carrier training program within the past 2 years OR 1 year verifiable OTR experience in a TT in the past 3 years OR 6 months verifiable local experience or a combination of OTR/regional/local in the past year AND at any time completed an accredited school (must have proof) or a carrier approved training program * Must have graduated an accredited school, attended a company approved carrier training program or as of Feb 7,2022 received an EDLT certificate of training in accordance with 49 CFR 380.503 and the facility be on the Training Provider Registry (TPR) * Experience MUST have been in a Class A tractor, towing a 45′ trailer(s) or longer. * Training time will not count towards experience. * Jobs must have also required a Class A CDL * Must currently live in hiring area. * If a drivers address / state does not match their license they will have to change that before onboarding. MENTORS To qualify as a mentor, they are requiring 6 months of OTR experience within the last year (with CDL school graduation in the past) and 14 days of clean logs at PAM. So, if you send over someone that has 6 months experience, they would be eligible to apply to be a mentor after two weeks on with them. CITY DRIVER EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A city driver is defined as a driver who operates within a 100 air mile radius of his normal work reporting location. This type of driver is exempt from logs/EOBRs and uses a time card to record his hours. CITY DRIVER EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (must meet one of the following): 1 year of verifiable local driving in the past 3 years. 1 year of verifiable driving (Combination of OTR/Regional/Local) in the past three (3) years. 3 months experience (Combination of OTR/Regional/Local) in the past year and at any time completed an accredited school or carrier approved training program. NO CREDIT FOR LOCAL EXPERIENCE IF: Construction (i.e. Dump Truck/backhoe) Mobile Homes Oil Field – Unless it needs the OTR criteria Hot Shot Yard Driver MILITARY LICENSE EXPIRED Will not be a disqualifier for active military stationed outside the U.S. boundaries at the time of expiration if: The applicant renews their license when returning to duty station within the boundaries of the U.S. and/or discharge from ACTIVE duty. The DD214 shows duty station outside the U.S. for the expiration period in question MILITARY EXPERIENCE Must provide a copy of DD214 or service within the last 3 years (from date of application) Active military reservist date of service must be verified same as normal employment Non active reservist must provide an NGB Form 22 showing dates of service if service was within the last 3 years from date of application If DD214 not available, provide a copy of the separation document with separation status. |
| PLEASE NOTE | An applicant with more than 5 points total, within the last 3 years, is not eligible for hire. The conviction date, not the violation date, is used when determining the points within the 3 year period. * Please see the MVR Point System accordion above this table |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 4 in the past 3 years * Go by the original citation date |
| Policy on License suspensions | No moving violation suspensions exceeding 3 months in the most recent 3 months & the total suspensions/expirations cannot exceed 3 months out of the previous 15 months. * Go by the original citation date |
| Accidents | All accidents. Non-preventable accidents listed by an employer or PSP will not need review unless it is a fatality. Any accident with a citation in the previous 5 years is subject to Safety review. All preventable accidents within the last 3 years and all fatality accidents are subject to Safety Review. * Go by the original citation date * See MVR Point System located on the information sheet |
| Incidents (max in 3 year period) | Will review |
| Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo | No accidents with a citation for a moving violation in the past 3 years |
| Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) | Will Review Speeding 20 + * Please see the MVR Point System accordion above this table |
| Major Moving Violations- that are automatic DQ’s | Passing a school bus Reckless Coasting out of gear Leaving the scene of an accident Violate out of service order * Go by the original citation date |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 4 jobs within the past year No more than 9 jobs in the past 3 years |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | 12 months within the previous 36 months Any applicant totaling 12 months unemployment in the past 36 months must have been employed as a Class A driver within last 6 months immediately prior to applying with PAM/PCC. |
| Terminated Applicants | Will review Need 6 months of safe Driving after a termination for safety |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
No drug/possession charges in the last 5 years All other felony convictions must be reviewed by Safety or the Compliance Manager. * Go by the original citation date * Will accept a Driver that is on parole, as long as they have a travel letter and I need good notes on the felony |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
No drug/possession charges in the last 5 years and no more than 2 in a lifetime No domestic charges * Go by the original citation date * Will accept a Driver that is on parole, as long as they have a travel letter and I need good notes on the felony |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
None in the past 5 years Only 2 in a lifetime * Go by the conviction date |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
Not required |
| Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | Yes |
| Haz-Mat Pay Info | $0.02 cpm extra |
| Other Endorsements Required | No |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Pam can now accept 1- or 2-year self-paid medical cards as long as they have 90 days left on them. |
| Drug Screening | Urine |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | No registered sex offenders Failing a drug/alcohol test |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/RX/BASIC LIFE/VISION INS.
PAID ORIENTATION/VACATION
MATCHING 401K RETIREMENT (Matched after 12 months)
Reliable Home Time
Career Advancement Opportunities
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Fuel card
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid toll fees
Passenger ride along program
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
CARRIER INFO
PAM Transport was founded in Tontitown, Arkansas, in 1980 by Paul Allen Maestri as a 5 truck operation. In 40+ years of being in business, PAM has grown into an international company with more than 2,000 trucks and 6,000 trailers. They specialize in nationwide dry van truckload, expedited truckload, and logistics services to their customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their goal is to provide exceptional service to their customers and they believe that starts with having exceptional employees who are passionate about their work.
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus | None at this time |
| Driver Types | Solo Company Drivers Team Company Drivers – Pre-made teams Owner Operators Lease Purchase |
| Types of Runs | OTR Regional Local |
| Type of Freight | Dry Van |
| Type of Equipment | Peterbilt Freightliner Internationals * Double Bunks & Fridges in trucks * Cameras: None |
| Transmission Type | Sleepers are 100% automatic 10 Speed – Local, home daily accounts (Day Cab) * Auto Restriction only applies to Experienced Drivers! Does not include City Drivers (city driver trucks are not automatics) * Day cab positions are still using standards! * TRR positions require the Driver be able to drive a manual |
| Average age of tractor | 1.5 years |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | No |
| Truck Speed | Cruise – 67 mph Pedal – 65 mph |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | All drivers take their trucks home unless it’s a local, slip seat run |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | APU’s They allow Invertors (must be installed by Pam) Max watts – 1800 |
| % of Drop and Hook | 70% |
| % of No Touch | 100% |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | Varies |
| Pay Scale (Solo) | See the pay info in the information sheet |
| Pay Scale (Team) | See the pay info on the information sheet |
| Type of Driver Pay | Household Mover Guide |
| When are drivers paid? | Weekly Every Friday |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
| Pay Increase | Annually |
| Primary Running Areas | They have authority to run all 48 states |
| Average Miles per wk. | OTR 2500 miles per week |
| Average Length of Haul | OTR 500 miles |
| Home Time / Days Out | Drivers will typically be out 1 to 2 weeks at a time, depending on where they live and what freight they are running. While they are out, their schedule will run Monday through Saturday, and they’ll get a full 34-hour reset every Sunday. |
| Driver Vacation Info | 1 week after 1 year 2 weeks after 2 years 3 weeks after 5 years |
| How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | 52 week average They also pay 6 holidays at $100 per – New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?) | Yes Prepass |
| Type of Fuel Card | Comdata |
| Breakdown Pay | $100 |
| Layover Pay | $40 after 24 hours |
| Tarp Pay | $40 |
| Dock Detention Pay | $15/hour after 2 hours |
| Multi-Stop Pay | $15 per stop excluding the 1st & last stop |
| New York City | Yes $100 |
| Safety Bonus | Bonus details on job page under details |
| Rider Policy | Yes Starts day 1 $17.50/month Must be family age 13 or older or otherwise over 18 years old |
| Pet Policy | Will allow dogs if a Team or LP Driver Only No pets for New OTR $500 Deposit taken in 2 installments |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | Yes |
| Is per diem optional? | Yes |
| ELogs | Yes Qualcomm |
| Paid Orientation | $200 orientation pay, as long as they get hired on |
| How long is Orientation | Onboarding is 2.5 days for company drivers Onboarding for LP is 2.5 days plus another day “or so” to inspect truck and do contracts Onboarding for OO’s is 2.5 days plus an extra day “or so” to install Qualcomm and decals *** Owners will go through an onboarding process at a terminal before they can dispatch. Now they must do a road test and some additional training before they are signed off by safety. Pam only expect this to add an extra day to the current process. |
| Orientation is held where? |
Company Driver’s Only Irving, TX North Little Rock, AR Tonitown, AR North Jackson, OH GM Bolt: Orientation is 3 days in North Jackson, OH only |
| Mentor Training | Mentor training is only 1 day in Arkansas once they complete the 2 weeks as a solo driver |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Starts on Mondays & Wednesdays |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Lunch |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) |
PAM will have 3 options for travel listed below. It will go in preferred order. 1 – Reimbursement: If a driver takes their own vehicle or rents their own car, they will be eligible for a reimbursement based upon the mileage they live away from the terminal. They will need to be made aware that travel to a truck after onboarding is possible and reimbursement is paid upon first dispatch. 0-50 miles- $100 51-200 miles – $300 201-400 miles-$500 401-Beyond miles- $800 *Reimbursement will be in addition to the $200 onboarding pay. 2 – Flight: PAM will book a flight for a driver that is not able to afford their own travel up front. Any flight over $500 will have to be approved by the recruiting manager to ensure cost effectiveness. 3 – Bus: PAM will book a bus if the preceding two options are not attainable. This is the least desired option as it has the most issues with delays and cancellations. *North Little Rock must be reimbursement or flight option only. |
| Insurance Starts When? |
For Company Drivers ONLY!!! Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Drivers are eligible the first day of the month following 60 days of service (must be actively employed on the effective date) Weekly payroll deductions begin the first pay period following their eligibility date. COST: $35.00 for employee $85.00 Employee + Spouse $65.00 Employee + Child(ren) $115.00 Employee + Family |
| Vision Insurance |
Yes $1.82 for employee $3.60 Employee + Spouse $3.71 Employee + Child(ren) $5.97 Employee + Family |
| Life Insurance | $15 per month Covers Driver for up to $100,000 payout |
| 401 (k) Retirement Plan | Driver can contribute up to 10% per month Company matches up to 3% |
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Dental Insurance Yes $9.25 for employee $10.00 Employee + Spouse $12.00 Employee + Child(ren) $14.50 Employee + Family | |
ORIENTATION INFO (PAMORT)
Orientation will be 2-3 days in one of the following locations:
– Irving, TX
– North Little Rock, AR
– Tonitown, AR
– North Jackson, OH
It will start any day Monday-Thursday and will be paid out at $200 as long as you’re hired. Lodging and the lunchtime meal will be provided. Travel by bus is covered or the cost of fuel for a rental. Flights require approval but are rare because they don’t get refunded if the flight is missed.
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