Most money 1st yr-USA or PAM?

[jhnnysilvr]

Hi all,
Sorry if this question was asked and answered already.
I am going to training with driver solutions in indiana early next month. I have to decide which company to go with. Either USA Truck or PAM.
Taking the below into consideration:
-Being on the road for long periods IS ok with me.
-I understand miles will fluctuate.
-I understand there may be a possibility of an accident or otehr unforseen circumstance.
-I will work as hard as will be allowed.

In your opinions which company do you all think presents the best opportunity to make the most money the 1st year? It looks like USA truck but there may be other variances that i am not aware of through the limited research i did research.
Thanks.

[Cerberus]

i know nothing of pam but i have a friend working at usa and he has been there for a year now and it is his first driving gig. he seems to enjoy them enough to stay there. he makes enough money to take care of his wife and 2 kids but he stays out 3 weeks at a time. otr money is not what it used to be and it takes getting used to the difference in money each week. some weeks you'll bring home 800-900 $ and some you'll bring home 500-600 $. so be prepared for this.

[jhnnysilvr]

Thanks for the reply CERBERUS. I can deal with the ups and down. I would like to try to make over 50k my first year. I wonder if that is possible?

[brigpilgrim]

50K should be easy if you are willing to run the truck. Remember the first year is where you are making your bigest mistakes and the companies price your pay appropriately. Everybody pays their dues and then good thing will come. Have faith and then look for management with faith.

[AngryLady]

Originally Posted by jhnnysilvr

Hi all,
Sorry if this question was asked and answered already.
I am going to training with driver solutions in indiana early next month. I have to decide which company to go with. Either USA Truck or PAM.
Taking the below into consideration:
-Being on the road for long periods IS ok with me.
-I understand miles will fluctuate.
-I understand there may be a possibility of an accident or otehr unforseen circumstance.
-I will work as hard as will be allowed.

In your opinions which company do you all think presents the best opportunity to make the most money the 1st year? It looks like USA truck but there may be other variances that i am not aware of through the limited research i did research.
Thanks.

Better do more research if you're still considering Driver Solutions/PAM - you'll be sorry!