PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC

AUTHORIZED
1500 BREDA DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918-1403|(865) 694-0304

USDOT

1113247

MC Number

456863

Fleet Size

52

Total Drivers

76

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Safety overview

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, operating 52 power units with 76 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 131 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Tennessee is 11.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.3% across 23,188 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

131

Total

22%

Driver %

Driver Inspections35
Vehicle Inspections127
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 1, 2019

$5,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT #1113247) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC has 131 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 52 power units with 76 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC located?

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee at 1500 BREDA DRIVE, 37918-1403. Phone: (865) 694-0304.

What are PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rates?

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.