According to FMCSA records, Pemberton Truck Lines INC (DOT# 234913) in Knoxville, Tennessee has 451 inspections on record with 195 violations and a 8.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
451Inspections
8.9%Vehicle OOS Rate
10Crashes
139Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate8.9%
Carrier: 8.9% (40 of 451)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (3 of 451)National: 6.4%
66%OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Tennessee
26%crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Tennessee
Violation Categories · 195 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
195total violations across 451 inspections
42violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
91
Unsafe Driving
67
Hours of Service
31
Driver Fitness
4
Other
2
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC163374
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Cherokee Insurance Company
$1,000
02/01/2026
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.