Pilot Travel Centers LLC
USDOT 91805 · MC-694221 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Pilot Travel Centers LLC (dba Tartan) is a corporation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,279 power units and 2,510 drivers, which ranks it #9 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 3,562 times – about 2.8 inspections per power unit. 4.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 124 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (50 injuries, 3 fatalities, 119 tow-away), or 9.7 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Pilot Travel Centers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Tartan |
| USDOT number | 91805 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-694221 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5508 Lonas Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909 |
| Phone | (865) 474-3978 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 91805.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,257 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.0 trailers per tractor.
- 144,400,454 miles reported for 2025 – about 112,901 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,510 CDL drivers; 2,510 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Pilot Travel Centers LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 14.8% | 21.1% | 71% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 75% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.7 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 270% higher than average |
| Inspections | 3,562 | 3,557 with a driver check, 3,360 with a vehicle check, 1,039 BASIC violations recorded, 3,059 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 20, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pilot Travel Centers LLC?
Pilot Travel Centers LLC is registered with USDOT number 91805 and operating authority MC-694221.
How many trucks does Pilot Travel Centers LLC have?
It reports 1,279 power units (1,257 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 4 trailers, with 2,510 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 12, 2026).
Where is Pilot Travel Centers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37909.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pilot Travel Centers LLC?
Over 24 months, 4.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.