PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 234913 • 2530 MITCHELL ST, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917-6138
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA260038 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC-010016 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2001 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250054 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240049 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | KOF-DIXESFYAAY-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220035 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210036 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200039 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200039 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200038 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190031 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-010027 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | CARGO | TIM 2714160 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jul 5, 2001 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9897517 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jul 5, 2001 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9897517 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | CARGO | TIM 2714160 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP28202A | REPLACED | Mar 27, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP28202A | REPLACED | Mar 27, 1998 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP28202A | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 1998 | Jul 5, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP28202A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1993 | Jul 5, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP28202A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP28202A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1993 | Mar 27, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260038 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250054 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240049 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | KOF-DIXESFYAAY-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220035 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210036 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200038 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200039 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200039 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190031 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-010027 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-010016 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM 2714160 | CARGO | Jul 5, 2001 | Jul 5, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897517 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2001 | Jul 5, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897517 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM 2714160 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2000 | Jul 5, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | CARGO | Jul 5, 2000 | Jul 5, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | CARGO | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC163374 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 9, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC163374 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 16, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC163374 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 18, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC163374 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 18, 1983 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 459 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 459 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (459 inspections)
Showing 50 of 459
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...272660 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | MURFREESBORO RD | ...319166 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTSVILLE | Providence Main St. | ...656824 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| May 29, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHEVILLE | 40 | ...178545 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Mar 10, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 326 | ...178549 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-35 | ...246377 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CONWAY COUNTY) | I40 | ...171132 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 7, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 670 | ...672584 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Oct 6, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSTON | I-40 | ...205282 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Aug 16, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOUGLASVILLE | I20 WB EXIT RAMPHWY 5 | ...017302 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROSSVILLE | I-40 | ...205282 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Nov 9, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WINSTON-SALEM | 311 | ...UL1625 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Sep 28, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 10 | LAKE WALES | HWY 27 | ...022952 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKEMAH | INTERSTATE 40 | ...145677 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jun 28, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAXTER | US HWY 70 N | ...542616 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PADUCAH | I 0024 | ...ND3323 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Apr 24, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAMPA | E BROADWAY AVE | ...022952 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROLAND | I-40 WB | ...143592 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Mar 30, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(SALINE COUNTY) | I30 | ...142871 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | I-40 | ...121695 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Aug 12, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | CR 752 (TAMPA RD) | ...BK6079 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | KISSIMMEE | INTERSTATE 4 (SR 400) | ...669090 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| May 11, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-24 | ...319166 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 20, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCOTT | 481 | ...430973 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...121695 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events