Pemberton Truck Lines Inc
USDOT 234913 · MC-163374 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Pemberton Truck Lines Inc is a corporation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 139 power units and 151 drivers, which ranks it #75 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 327 times – about 2.4 inspections per power unit. 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 7.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, chemicals, commodities dry bulk and more.
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| Legal name | Pemberton Truck Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 234913 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163374 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2530 Mitchell St, Knoxville, TN 37917 |
| Phone | (865) 524-5592 |
| First registered | Jul 12, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 234913.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 130 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 505 | 45 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 13,973,675 miles reported for 2025 – about 100,530 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 92% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 151 CDL drivers; 150 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Pemberton Truck Lines Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.8% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 32% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 65% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 76% higher than average |
| Inspections | 327 | 327 with a driver check, 125 with a vehicle check, 121 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 5, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pemberton Truck Lines Inc?
Pemberton Truck Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 234913 and operating authority MC-163374.
How many trucks does Pemberton Truck Lines Inc have?
It reports 139 power units (139 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 550 trailers, with 151 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 5, 2026).
Where is Pemberton Truck Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37917.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pemberton Truck Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.