Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Knoxville, TN
DBA: TARTAN
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1,279
Power Units
2,510
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Knoxville, TN, they operate a fleet of 1,279 power units with 2,510 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Box Truck, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Pilot Travel Centers LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1,257 | 0 | 0 | 1,257 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Pilot Travel Centers LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2,510
MCS-150 Mileage: 144,400,454 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2,510
Total Drivers
2,510
CDL Drivers
2,510
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC
1,326 trucks and 1,062 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Heil Trailer International, Volvo Truck, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 1223 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1052 SEMI-TRAILER, 72 OTHER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1,223 | 51% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1,052 | 44% |
| OTHER | 72 | 3% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 29 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 10 | 0% |
| SCHOOL BUS | 2 | 0% |
Trailers (1,062 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1,052 |
| Full Trailer | 10 |
| Heil Trailer | 764 |
| Beal | 54 |
| Beall Inc | 43 |
| Beall Tran | 22 |
| Walker Sta | 16 |
| Polar Mfg. | 15 |
| Unknown | 13 |
| Polar Tank | 12 |
| Brenner Ta | 10 |
| Bren | 10 |
| Heit | 10 |
| Unpublishe | 9 |
| Walk | 8 |
| Heilite Tr | 6 |
| Kwik | 4 |
| Tank Trailer | 942 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 3 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Camping or Travel Trailer | 1 |
| Special Purpose Trailer | 1 |
| 44 ft | 592 |
| 45 ft | 204 |
| 43 ft | 66 |
| 53 ft | 24 |
| 27 ft | 9 |
| 48 ft | 7 |
| 2 axles | 923 |
| 3 axles | 30 |
| 4 axles | 29 |
| 6 axles | 5 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Heil Trailer International | 406 | 41% |
| Volvo Truck | 206 | 21% |
| Freightliner | 137 | 14% |
| Peterbilt | 89 | 9% |
| Kenworth | 60 | 6% |
| Beall Trailers | 40 | 4% |
| International | 19 | 2% |
| Brenner Tank | 13 | 1% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 12 | 1% |
| Walker Sta | 5 | 1% |
| Walk | 2 | 0% |
| Wale | 1 | 0% |
| Wagm | 1 | 0% |
| Brenner | 1 | 0% |
| Othr | 1 | 0% |
| MAC | 1 | 0% |
| Mack | 1 | 0% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 0% |
| West-mark | 1 | 0% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2322HY | TN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| S2088HY | TN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| U549672 | TN | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | May 2026 |
| 012079T | TN | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | May 2026 |
| 070427T | TN | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| T3287HY | TN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| U710994 | TN | Beall Inc SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| W7424HY | TN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| W0290HY | TN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 749035T | TN | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| U549683 | TN | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| U0095HY | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 425088T | TN | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| V7655HY | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| U710998 | TN | Beal SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | May 2026 |
| 423752T | TN | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | May 2026 |
| 424569T | TN | Heil Trailer OTHER | 5 | May 2026 |
| C9807HY | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| V9025HY | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 195208T | TN | Heilite Tr SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: TN (2289) · IN (21) · KS (15) · UK (12) · CA (9) · OK (8) · AZ (5) · TX (5) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 2,388)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3,532
Inspections
24 months
1,320
Violations
Total found
185
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-16.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | NM | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | FL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | KY | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 07/20/2026 | UT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | GA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | GA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 3,532 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$14 Million
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSA H11379965 | $14 Million | 09/01/2025 |
| BIPD | SELF-INSURED | 91X | NONE | $1 Million | 01/01/2012 |
View Insurance History (8 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | IRE97509 | 09/01/2009 | 10/01/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H08860063 | 09/01/2015 | 10/01/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| FIRST SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | IRE97509 | 09/01/2009 | 09/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H08860063 | 09/01/2015 | 09/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY | GK840 | 05/01/2012 | 09/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105349896 | 11/10/2009 | 05/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY | GL478 | 09/01/2013 | 03/27/2015 | CANCEL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1-641-435248-03 | 09/01/2009 | 01/01/2012 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
121
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
51
Injuries
116
Tow-Aways
121 FMCSA-recordable · 71 hazmat-involved
Of 121 reported crashes: 20 in adverse weather · 51 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | NV | BOULDER CITY, NV | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 07/02/2026 | SC | HARTSVILLE, SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dusk |
| 06/17/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — unlit |
| 06/07/2026 | OH | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 06/06/2026 | AZ | PHOENIX, AZ | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — lit |
| 05/30/2026 | OK | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 05/29/2026 | LA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Rain |
| 05/28/2026 | MS | GAUTIER, MS | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Rain · Daylight |
| 05/20/2026 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 05/04/2026 | PA | SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 05/02/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 04/29/2026 | KY | LOUISVILLE, KY | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Rain · Daylight |
| 04/27/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 04/25/2026 | TN | MEMPHIS, TN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Dark — lit |
| 04/19/2026 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 4 | 0 | 3 | Yes | Daylight |
| 04/04/2026 | MI | Grand Rapids, MI | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Rain · Daylight |
| 03/30/2026 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — lit |
| 03/27/2026 | IA | PLEASANT HILL, IA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 03/17/2026 | TX | AMARILLO, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Daylight |
| 03/14/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — lit |
| 03/14/2026 | PA | HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — unlit |
| 03/11/2026 | TN | DANDRIDGE, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Daylight |
| 02/22/2026 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — unlit |
| 02/21/2026 | AZ | PHOENIX, AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No adverse conditions · Dark — lit |
| 02/19/2026 | PA | WARREN CITY, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Daylight |
Showing 25 of 121 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker, Box Truck, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's authority currently active?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC been in business?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC located?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is physically located at 5508 LONAS RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909.
Roadside Inspection History 3,532 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC has been inspected 3,532 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, AZ, CA. Out of these, 153 inspections (about 4%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2-B-AIR — 86 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-20 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1,028 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC, of which 152 (15%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 855 | 127 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 75 | 15 |
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 39 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 10 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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