Freight Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank · Knoxville, TN

TARTAN

5508 LONAS RD · Knoxville, TN 37909

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(865) 474-3978 Tap to call
  • MC #694221
  • USDOT #91805 USDOT Active
  • 1279
    Power Units
  • 2510
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TARTAN is a Knoxville, TN freight carrier/shipper/cargo tank that is authorized for: 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 Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 Texas — 120 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 120 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 105 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 71 inspections (past 24 months) California — 65 inspections (past 24 months) California — 65 inspections (past 24 months) California — 65 inspections (past 24 months) California — 65 inspections (past 24 months) California — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 63 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 58 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 49 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 33 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 25 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 24 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 14 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 43 states over the past 24 months: TX (120), AZ (105), GA (71), CA (65), TN (63), KY (58), IL (49), SC (37), PA (33), NM (30), AR (30), FL (26), +31 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Safety Record

89 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 33
    Injury
  • 80
    Tow
  • 115
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.31 50 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 31 Vehicle Maintenance 1.01 586 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 11

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 708
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 239 unique codes

Critical 73

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)9× OOS×9 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
  • 173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package2× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× 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
  • 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 CDL4× OOS×4 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 ATIS3× 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 endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.3× 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(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 178.345-14C-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 specification plate marking requirements.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-14E-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 variable specification cargo tank - spec plate marking requirements.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8(a)(5)DOT406/407/412 minimum road clearance1× 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 CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× 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
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 172.302(a)No ID# on a Bulk Packaging1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when 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-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.42× OOS×37 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection23× OOS×22 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle16× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured63× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber19× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end1× 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
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× 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
  • 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
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× 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
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× 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/combination15× OOS×15 SW 0

Hazardous Materials 30

  • 180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required6× SW 7
  • 180.415(b)Cargo tank test or inspection markings2× SW 7
  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"5× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency5× SW 5
  • 172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.2× SW 5
  • 172.301(a)No ID number on side/ends of non-bulk package - large quantity of single HM1× SW 5
  • 172.328A-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to offer or affix ID numbers to cargo tank as required.1× SW 5
  • 172.334B-HMMHM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle1× SW 5
  • 172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car1× SW 5
  • 172.516APlacard not visible from direction it faces1× SW 5
  • 172.519C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to meet placard size and border requirements1× SW 5
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required4× SW 3
  • 172.202A3-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list hazard class or division number as required.3× SW 3
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information2× SW 3
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility2× SW 3
  • 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror1× SW 3
  • 172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s)1× SW 3
  • 172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G1× SW 3
  • 172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required1× SW 3
  • 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name1× SW 3
  • 172.202A4-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list packing group as required.1× SW 3
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
  • 172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.1× SW 3
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 172.606B2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle.1× SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMRSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain5× SW 2
  • 397.67HM vehicle routing violation (non RAM)2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 105

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes3× SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× 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 connection71× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt49× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199843× 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 wear38× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle18× 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

Hours of Service 17

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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