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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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PAM TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 179752 · MC150496 · EIN 71-0531642 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
297 W HENRI DE TONTI BLVD, TONTITOWN, AR, 72770
14793619111 · LANCE STEWART
50
High risk
Risk factors
4 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2049 / 2091
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 9161
Crashes (24 mo)
104 · 4 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Cherokee Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CA260159 · eff 09/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance6859 pts
Unsafe Driving1335 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance565 pts
Driver Fitness374 pts
Other261 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance74 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol46 pts
Not in SMS30 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 58 | 1570 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 39 | 1000 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 345 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 344 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 316 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 300 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 296 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 200 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 8 | 176 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 150 |
Most inspected states
TX367
TN246
US87
NC79
AR74
MO71
OH64
KY61
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.93 | 0.87 | ≈25–32% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.12 | ≈47–54% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | ≈72–76% (near 75) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.39 | 2.41 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-03 · 82 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · medium impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 64% (8 OOS) · English language 30% (5 OOS) · Other 6%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 46% · Speeding 22% · Phone / texting 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 44% · False log / RODS 30% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 45% (105 OOS) · Brakes 26% (19 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (34 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 382 inspections, 262 violations, 60 OOS, 228 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance141 viol · 62 OOS · 54%
393.75A3-TAOL ×19, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×14, 393.55E-B ×9
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 294 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.793).
2. Other63 viol · 3 OOS · 24%
392.2-SLLED ×10, 392.2-SLLIRP ×6, 392.2-SLL ×5
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving25 viol · 10%
392.16-D ×4, 392.82DUMT ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 426 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.698).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×19, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×14, 395.24 ×11, 392.2-SLLED ×10, 393.55E-B ×9, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×9, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×7, 392.2-SLLIRP ×6
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 104 in 24 months · 4 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/29/2026 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/26/2026 | WOBURN, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/25/2026 | BRAZIL, IN | ✓ | ||
| 08/16/2026 | KANSAS CITY, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/15/2026 | SCRANTON CITY, PA | ✓ | ||
| 08/11/2026 | NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 08/05/2026 | SYCAMORE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/04/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/27/2026 | Lasalle Twp, MI | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 111 vehicles seen in inspections
58 truck53 trailer
Company profile
Officer
LANCE STEWART
Annual mileage
150.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2091
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (20 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC | 616877 | 15 VINs | strong |
| MET EXPRESS INC | 3885269 | 13 VINs | strong |
| CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | 4 VINs | strong |
| FLETES MEXICO CHIHUAHUA SA DE CV | 1053118 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SELECT CDL DRIVING SCHOOL OF INDIANA LLC | 7085552 | officer | strong |
| D BATTAN TRANSPORT INC | 3825511 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HALLY EXPRESS INC | 3148149 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SJY TRANSPORTATION | 2565694 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260159
01/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
150.9M mi reported (2024)
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240150
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230162
11/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220174
11/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210155
09/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA200168
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA190182
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180163
01/09/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-2736C892-TIL-06
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA170159
09/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA130188
09/28/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA110160
09/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA110160
09/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA090187
09/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA090187
09/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 979-92-42
03/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy AIC2000998
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