PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: TARTAN

5508 LONAS RD, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909|(865) 474-3978

USDOT

91805

MC Number

694221

Fleet Size

1279

Total Drivers

2510

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: July 26, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, operating 1279 power units with 2510 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 0.3% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 123 crashes on file (2 fatal, 40 with injuries). FMCSA records show 3515 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 rate0.3%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate4.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Tennessee is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.0% across 24,230 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
Yes
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

3515

Total

51%

Driver %

Driver Inspections3510
Vehicle Inspections3309
Driver OOS Rate0.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate4.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

Ace American Insurance Company — eff. Sep 1, 2025

$14,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Jul 22, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

123

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes2
Injury Crashes40
Tow Crashes118

Frequently asked questions

Is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC (USDOT #91805) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's safety record?

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC has 3515 inspections on file and 123 crashes 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 PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC operate?

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC operates 1279 power units with 2510 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC transport hazardous materials?

Yes. PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.

Where is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC located?

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is based in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee at 5508 LONAS RD, 37909. Phone: (865) 474-3978.

What are PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's out-of-service rates?

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.3%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.