Pam International INC Safety Record

DOT# 3021325 · Joliet, IL 60435 · 3124141431

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pam International INC (DOT# 3021325) in Joliet, Illinois has 907 inspections on record with 580 violations and a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 36 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

907 Inspections
11.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
36 Crashes
236 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.5%
Carrier: 11.5% (104 of 907) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.6%
Carrier: 0.6% (5 of 907) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Illinois
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 580 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

580 total violations across 907 inspections
113 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
263
Unsafe Driving
260
Hours of Service
46
Driver Fitness
7
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
3

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 45 states
Level 1: 134 (15%) Level 2: 249 (27%) Level 3: 524 (58%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 TN 1 1 1
03/18/2026 WV 2 2 0
03/18/2026 TX 3 0 0
03/17/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/15/2026 MS 2 0 1
03/15/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/13/2026 TN 2 0 0
03/13/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/12/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/12/2026 SC 3 0 0

Crash History · 36 records

7 injury crashes
30-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-SEP-25 GA 0 0 0
30-SEP-25 IN 0 0 0
30-JAN-26 NC 0 0 0
26-MAR-24 PA 0 0 0
23-SEP-25 GA 0 0 0
23-JUL-24 NC 0 0 0
23-APR-24 LA 0 0 0
22-JAN-26 KY 0 0 0
22-DEC-24 FL 0 1 0
21-MAR-25 OH 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC034515
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Ms Transverse Insurance Company $750 03/01/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 236
Drivers 236
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/23/2017
MCS-150 Filed 20260326 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,981,543
Address 261 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

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Resources

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