HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/616877-pam-cartage-carriers-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:24 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (479) 361-9111, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC294297.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC294297 | — | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260159 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
100 of 679 · Ohio avg 21.7%
11 of 896 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
413 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 116 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 562 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 284 | 104 | 68.8% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 76 | 0 | 18.4% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 43 | 2 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 34 | 30 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 18 | 7 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 12 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 12 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 11 | 1 |
| Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2 | 11 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 10 | 10 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 10 | 10 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 10 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 10 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Greenwood, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Clayton, NC | 0 | 3 |
| May 15, 2026 | Kyle, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Mustang Ridge, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Glenn Heights, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Greene Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Georgetown, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Carlisle, AR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 616877 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC294297 |
| Legal name | PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 516 |
| Drivers | 458 |
| Annual mileage | 44,901,405 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 12, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherAutomotive Parts
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC
What does PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC294297: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 616877. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (479) 361-9111, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC294297, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (479) 361-9111
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| MET EXPRESS INC Review Carrier |
Tontitown, AR | 3885269 | MC1426689 | 325 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| CHOCTAW BROKERAGE INC Review Broker · DBA MET EXPRESS LOGISTICS |
Tontitown, AR | 2221900 | MC294876 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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