form8k072208.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 17, 2008
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P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
0-15057
 
71-0633135
(State or other jurisdiction of  incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

297 West Henri De Tonti, Tontitown, Arkansas 72770
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (479) 361-9111

 
N/A
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 


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Item 2.03
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

On July 17, 2008, a subsidiary (the “Debtor”) of P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc., entered into two separate installment note agreements (Note 1 and Note 2, respectively) with DCFS USA LLC (the “Creditor”) representing combined borrowings of approximately $13,000,000 to be used for the purchase of revenue equipment. Under the terms of Note 1, monthly installment payments in the amount of $54,327 will be due beginning September 25, 2008 and on the twenty-fifth day of each month thereafter with a final payment of $1,063,322 due August 25, 2011. Under the terms of Note 2, monthly installment payments in the amount of $858,540 will be due beginning August 20, 2008 and on the twentieth day of each month thereafter with a final payment of $858,540 due July 20, 2009.

Under the terms of each of the separate installment note agreements, the Creditor has the right at its sole option to insist on immediate payment in full of all indebtedness upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events: (1) failure of the Debtor to make any payment under the installment note agreement when due; or (2) Debtor default under any other loan, lease, extension of credit, or obligation owing to the Creditor or any affiliate of the Creditor; or (3) Debtor, without the Creditor’s consent (a) makes a significant change in the management, ownership or control; or (b) merges, transfers, acquires or consolidates with any other entity; or (4) Debtor becomes insolvent or the subject of a bankruptcy or other relief from creditors; or (5) if any of the equipment is seized under process of law; or (6) if any guaranty of the Debtor’s obligations under this agreement is withdrawn or becomes unenforceable for any reason; or (7) if Creditor reasonably believes itself to be insecure in the repayment of this installment note agreement; or (8) the Debtor is in default under any other provision of this installment note agreement. After default and acceleration, the Debtor agrees to continue to pay Creditor interest on the then unpaid balance of indebtedness at the rate of eighteen percent per annum, or such lesser rate as may be limited by law.




 
 

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
     
Date:  July 22, 2008
By: /s/ Robert W. Weaver
 
 
       Robert W. Weaver
       President and Chief Executive Officer