Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
1,257 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 91805 · MC-694221 ·
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
DBA TARTAN
1,257 power unitsavg 5.6 yrNational · 46 statesKNOXVILLE, TN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-694221 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,257Power units
1,271 observed · MCS-150
1,087Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 5649 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1,863 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC (USDOT 91805) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $14,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 3,448 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3,248 vehicle-level and 3,443 driver-level — across 46 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 113 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 44 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1,257 power units and 2,510 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 20, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's USDOT number?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's USDOT number is 91805, and its motor carrier number is MC-694221.
Is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's safety record?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC has a 4.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5,649 roadside inspections, with 113 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC's fleet?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC operates 1,257 power units and 2,510 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC based?
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 46 states.
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