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TARTAN

5508 LONAS RD · Knoxville, TN 37909

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #694221
  • USDOT #91805 USDOT Active
  • 1279
    Power Units
  • 2510
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TARTAN is a Knoxville, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 1279 truck(s) in their fleet and 2510 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-694221 and their USDOT number is 91805.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/12/2026 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 144,400,454 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — home base

Home base   Based in Knoxville, Tennessee. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

85 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 41
    Injury
  • 80
    Tow
  • 124
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.27 44 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 38 Vehicle Maintenance 1.04 586 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 10

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 700
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 241 unique codes

Critical 70

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)5× OOS×5 SW 10
  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
  • 173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth9× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove6× SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.5× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 178.345-5(d)DOT406/407/412 manhole securement1× SW 8
  • 178.345-6DOT 406 /407/412 supports and anchoring1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8A5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8B-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 bottom damage protection.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8(d)DOT406/407/412 rear end protection1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.33× OOS×30 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection19× OOS×18 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle16× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking14× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured53× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Rotor (disc) cracked more than 75 percent of the friction surface completely through the rotor or completely through a solid rotor or completely through a structural support1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Brake - Smoking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.834J1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or unsecured1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate4× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp24× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 177801LEAKAccepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environment. {49 CFR 173.24(b)(1)}2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination13× OOS×13 SW 0

Hours of Service 19

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.6× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)4× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 106

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes3× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection69× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199849× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt44× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear34× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle19× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.16× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber15× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199813× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.12× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.8× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20018× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:8× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes6× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle6× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 32

Unsafe Driving 13

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
TARTAN
5508 LONAS RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Mailing Address
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC
P O BOX 10146
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939-0146

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