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EXHIBIT 16


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November 22, 1996



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated November 19, 1996 of P.A.M. Transportation
Services, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second
and third paragraphs on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree
with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

                                                      /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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                                                      Ernst & Young LLP