Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
139 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 234913 · MC-163374 ·
Pemberton Truck Lines Inc
139 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 24 statesKNOXVILLE, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163374 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
139Power units
145 observed · MCS-150
203Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
12 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 234913) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 2, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 329 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 123 vehicle-level and 329 driver-level — across 24 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 12 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 139 power units and 151 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 5, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number?
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number is 234913, and its motor carrier number is MC-163374.
Is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026. PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC's safety record?
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC has a 25.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 518 roadside inspections, with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC's fleet?
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC operates 139 power units and 151 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC based?
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 24 states.
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