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Carrier profile · USDOT 91805 · MC694221 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

DBA Tartan · Knoxville, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$29M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLiquids/GasesPetrol Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (865) 474-3978
1,279
Power units
2,510
Drivers
3,580
Inspections · 24 mo
122
Crashes · 24 mo
144M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 2 fatal crashes in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
4.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 146 of 3,377 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 10 of 3,575 inspections
Crashes
122
2 fatal37 injury117 tow-away
Crash rate 0.42 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3,580
Driver inspections
3,575
Vehicle inspections
3,377
People injured
51
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2007)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC694221
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$29,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $14,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,279
Power units
1,257
Trucks
1,257
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2,510
Drivers
2,510
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesPetrol Products
Annual mileage
144,400,454 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
91805
MC / docket
MC-694221
Legal name
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
DBA
Tartan
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 12, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2,510 (2,510)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Pilot Travel Centers LLC's USDOT number?

Pilot Travel Centers LLC's USDOT number is 91805 and its docket number is MC694221.

Is Pilot Travel Centers LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Pilot Travel Centers LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3,580 roadside inspections, a 4.3% vehicle and 0.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 122 reportable crashes (2 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Pilot Travel Centers LLC's fleet?

1,279 power units and 2,510 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 12, 2026.

What insurance does Pilot Travel Centers LLC carry?

$29,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Pilot Travel Centers LLC located?

Pilot Travel Centers LLC is located at 5508 Lonas Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37909. Phone: (865) 474-3978.

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