Why We Have Orientation
When a new Owner Operator joins PAM’s fleet of professional drivers, they attend a three-day orientation, which is an important step that helps set up a successful working relationship between our company and yours. We value Owner Operators’ businesses and time and pay $500 for orientation, on top of our $1,000 sign-on bonus.
How It Works
You’ll be scheduled for a three-day orientation at one of our 4 orientation sites. You'll need to drive your tractor to orientation. We'll compensate you for the miles you travel to get to your assigned orientation site. We provide lodging at a hotel nearby starting the night before orientation begins. Breakfast and lunch are also included while in orientation.
Here’s what a typical orientation looks like:
DAY 1
Driver qualification paperwork Road test
DAY 2
Company policy
Safety program
Compliance program
DAY 3
DOT hazardous materials compliance
OSHA hazardous communications
Logs/electronic on-board recorder (EOBR)
Meet Driver Manager
What to Bring
Once you complete orientation, you’ll be given your first assignment and take to the road as a PAM driver. It happens pretty quickly so we recommend packing eight days worth of clothes and toiletries.
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- Title: Front and back in owner’s name OR copy of Lease/Application for Title
- Bill of sale
- Registration if you are keeping your plates
- Contact info for Lien holder
- Current CDL
- Original Social Security Card or Birth Certificate
( for processing purposes only ) - Current DOT Medical Card
- EIN #
- Winter gear (if applicable)
- Work gloves
- Work boots/protective footwear
- Flashlight
- Small brief case or personal paper storage (collapsible type preferred)
- Camera (disposable type is acceptable)
- Paper and writing instruments (pen or pencil)
- Sleeping bag and pillow OR pillow, one sheet, one blanket
Orientation Locations
We have four orientation sites where you can attend orientation. You’ll be directed to the one closest to you.