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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 616877 · MC294297 · EIN 71-0777570 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12274 MAHONING AVENUE, NORTH JACKSON, OH, 44451
(479) 361-9111 · Kianne Bode
85
Low risk
Risk factors
24 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
516 / 458
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
896 / 3174
Crashes (24 mo)
24
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% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2200 pts
Unsafe Driving681 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance219 pts
Other162 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol60 pts
Not in SMS36 pts
Driver Fitness29 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 31 | 652 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 160 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 9 | 156 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 130 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 | 94 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 88 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 77 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 6 | 76 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 |
Most inspected states
TX376
TN158
AR58
KY39
IL32
NM31
MO25
MS20
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.38 | 1.28 | ≈22–29% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈57–64% (near 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.06 | ≈33–37% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.32 | 2.38 | ≈42–46% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 24 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Log / ELD device 35% · Other 17% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in La Salle County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from La Salle County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · Speeding 32% · Phone / texting 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• 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 21 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
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (42 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% (30 OOS) · Brakes 23% (14 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 31 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: 83 inspections, 50 violations, 12 OOS, 50 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance27 viol · 11 OOS · 54%
393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.53B-B ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 127 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.74).
2. Other13 viol · 26%
392.2-SLL ×3, 393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.22A-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 168 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.035).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 392.2-SLL ×3, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 395.24D-ELDPT ×2, 393.95F ×2
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Crash record — 24 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | GREENWOOD, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2026 | CLAYTON, NC | 3 | ||
| 05/15/2026 | KYLE, TX | 1 | ||
| 04/30/2026 | MUSTANG RIDGE, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/13/2026 | GLENN HEIGHTS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/07/2026 | GREENE TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/03/2026 | GEORGETOWN, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/26/2026 | CARLISLE, AR | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2025 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/12/2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 116 vehicles seen in inspections
59 trailer57 truck
Company profile
Officer
Kianne Bode
Annual mileage
44.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
458
Registered since
1995-10-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 40 carriers
Shares identifiers with 40 carriers (32 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | 160 VINs | strong |
| FLETES MEXICO CHIHUAHUA SA DE CV | 1053118 | 9 VINs | strong |
| CARAVAN LOGISTICS LLC | 3089095 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CVL LOGISTICS LLC | 3594424 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MET EXPRESS INC | 3885269 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NUMBER ONE EXPEDITE S DE RL DE CV | 1718446 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260159
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240150
07/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
44.9M mi reported (2024)
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 CA190182
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180163
09/01/2018 — 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
12/12/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/04/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA100163
09/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA100163
05/09/2011 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-630-2736C892-TIL
05/09/2011 — Insurance name changed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA090187
02/15/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/09/2011)
09/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 979-92-42
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