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Carrier profile · USDOT 234913 · MC-163374 · Updated 07/18/2026

PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC

139 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 22 statesKNOXVILLE, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163374 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkspembertontrucklines.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
139Power units
141 observed · MCS-150
194Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(865) 524-5592Email dispatchd.davis@pembertontrucklines.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority43 yr active
since 1983
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal12
13 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

139 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7 yr

Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

43 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 43-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC safe to work with?

Is PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC safe to load? PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 234913, MC-163374) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, TN, operating 139 power units and 151 drivers. Operating authority has been active 43 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 476 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.2% (above the 22.26% national average), with 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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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?

As of 2026-07-18, 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 476 roadside inspections, with 13 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 22 states.