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PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC

DOT 234913MC 163374ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateCherokee Insurance CompanyKNOXVILLE, TN

COMPANY

Authority since
1983-02-18
MCS-150
2026-02-05 · 13,973,675 mi (2025)
Fleet
139 units · 505 trailers · 151 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
13,973,675 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 92%

ADDRESS

Physical
2530 MITCHELL ST
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-6138
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8655245592
Email
d.davis@pembertontrucklines.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOHN M PEMBERTON
Title
PRESIDENT
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Intermodal / Drayage
Cargo types
10
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
530 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
Cherokee Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
10.0%
49 / 492 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

2 risk factors · 4 strengths · 7 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
331 crashes · 12 fatal · 169 with injuries · 309 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
90% — 443 clean of 492 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% — driver OOS 4, vehicle OOS 46

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
5 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-05

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

4.3 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
3 injury crashes in the last 24 months
Low violation rate (0.5/insp)
90% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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