EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
included in this registration statement and to the incorporation by reference in
this registration statement of our report dated February 9, 2001 included in
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
February 19, 2002