Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
139 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 234913 · MC-163374 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Pemberton Truck Lines Inc
139 power unitsavg 6.8 yrNational · 22 statesKNOXVILLE, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163374 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
139Power units
139 observed · MCS-150
193Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal1212
13 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 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 as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 316 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 124 vehicle-level and 316 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 12 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 139 power units and 151 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 5, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 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?
As of Jul 18, 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 25.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 481 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.
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