About this role
Get paid for every mile your truck runs – including your trainee's miles!
We are hiring experienced CDL-A drivers interested in becoming Driver Mentors. Earn additional training pay, productivity bonuses and mentoring incentives while helping new drivers build their careers.
PAY & EARNING OPPORTUNITY:
- Average weekly earnings: $1,800–$2,000
- Paid on combined truck miles: your driving miles + trainee driving miles
- Base CPM based on experience and pay tier
- Additional $0.10 CPM training pay while a student is onboard
- Up to $0.10 CPM productivity pay
- Additional bonuses and incentives
- Priority miles for mentors
MENTOR SCHEDULE:
- Typically 11 days out per trainee
- 1 day of observation and 10 qualifying training days
- Trainee must drive at least 5 hours per qualifying day
- Flexible driving schedule using the 14-hour clock
- Recommended one-week break between trainees, either at home or running solo
- Online mentor checklists and training guidance provided
ADDITIONAL MENTOR BONUSES:
Once your trainee moves into their own truck:
- $500 after trainee completes 10,000 safe miles
- $300 after trainee completes 20,000 safe miles
Elite Mentor Rewards:
After successfully training 6 students, qualify for Elite Mentor status and earn an additional $0.01 CPM on each student's solo miles during their first year with PAM.
NEXTGEN MENTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Get professional training and support at PAM Transport headquarters in Tontitown, AR.
- Monday–Thursday training
- Hotel accommodation at Holiday Inn in Springdale, AR
- Complimentary hotel breakfast and lunch during class
- $850 upon course completion
- $250 First Pick-Up Bonus
- $250 First Seat Dispatch Bonus
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Class A CDL
- Experience and pay eligibility subject to PAM Transport requirements
- Interest in coaching and developing new drivers
Important: All drivers start as OTR solo drivers before choosing to become mentors.
Ready to earn more while helping train the next generation of CDL-A drivers? Apply today to join.