Profile For TheMadHatter

Hello World! First off, I would like to say the wealth of knowledge & information on this site is remarkable. I've been visiting the site for the last year or so reading posts and researching companies. The lifestyle of trucking has always had an appeal to me, so I decided to jump in feet first with an open mind. After looking around a bit, (& leaving my ego at home) I attended C1 Training in Little Rock, Ar via Company Sponsored Training courtesy of PAM Transport on 10/19/15 It was challenging at first, but I kept a positive attitude and I made it through! We started with 28 people and only 4 of us got our CDL. (Issued 11/19/15) I go for orientation on the 7th of December as I've stated above which will last 5 days and the following 2 weeks I will be over the road with my trainer. Now, I do have a few concerns regarding this..... In my mind, 2 weeks with a "mentor" just does not seem adequate, after all it is an 80,000 lb vehicle loaded, and in all reality it's a weapon on wheels.. After my training phase has be completed I will then be given an assignment and paired with another driver for 6 months of Long Haul. This also has me a little on edge... I understand team drivers make more $ but I didn't get into trucking for the $ I made the choice because the lifestyle appeals to me. And plus, Jake brakes, & Chrome are just freaking awesome lol. Anyways.... Any tips, pointers, even encouragement will be much appreciated. Also, does anyone or has anyone here drive/drove for PAM? Hope to see some of y'all out there

TheMadHatter