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Carrier profile · USDOT 91805 · MC-694221 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
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
1,273 observed · MCS-150
1,101Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 5417 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$14M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo4.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal4444
121 in 24 moVektor 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.
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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 refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 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 as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 3,548 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3,345 vehicle-level and 3,543 driver-level — across 46 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 121 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 44 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 1,257 power units and 2,510 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 20, 2007 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 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?
As of Jun 21, 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 4.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5,417 roadside inspections, with 121 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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