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KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT# 428823 MC# 227271 Broker / Carrier Phoenix, Arizona
3,200
Power Units
3,200
Total Drivers
175
Crashes

Company Information

Legal NameKNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT Number428823
MC Number227271
Entity TypeBroker / Carrier
Operating StatusOTHER-GENERAL FREIGHT (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS);AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationPhoenix, Arizona
Added11/21/1990
Last Updated11/03/2025

Operating Authorities

AuthorityOTHER-GENERAL FREIGHT (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS);AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationOTHER-GENERAL FREIGHT (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS);AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC227271
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating36 years

Cargo Transported

General FreightFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersPaper Products

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Mileage

Annual Mileage239,987,558 miles
Mileage Year2022
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

3200
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
3200
CDL Drivers
3200
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi3200
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

TypeOwnedTerm LeasedTrip Leased
Tractor3200--
Trailer9500--
Fleet Size CodeX
HazMatYes

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Quick Facts

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TypeBroker / Carrier
Fleet3,200 units
Mileage239,987,558 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections10,880
Drivers3,200
Operating36 years
MCS-15011/2025
Fleet CodeX

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Licensing & Insurance

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FormTypeInsurance CarrierPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
84SURETYAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONMC227271$012/03/201110/03/2013Cancelled
84SURETYNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY90834$012/03/200512/03/2011Cancelled
84SURETYXL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY7815243$012/03/200412/03/2005Cancelled
84SURETYAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING000631435$012/03/199101/16/2005Cancelled
84SURETYAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING000631435$012/03/199112/03/2004Replaced
83CARGOGULF INSURANCE CO.GA0476038$011/01/199902/01/2001Replaced
82BIPDGULF INSURANCE CO.GA0476038$011/01/199902/01/2001Replaced
83CARGOTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7459279T705-2-98$011/01/199811/01/1999Replaced
82BIPDTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7459279T705-2-98$011/01/199811/01/1999Replaced
84SURETYDEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY811413C$010/01/201710/01/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySELF-INSUREDNONE$1,00009/01/200903/01/2018Replaced
34CARGOSELF-INSUREDNONE$009/01/200902/01/2011Replaced
34CARGOLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYIF8681509$007/01/199002/01/1997Replaced
34CARGOCONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.4016501267$005/13/200909/01/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSA H25546179$4,00003/01/202103/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H25278653$5,00003/01/201903/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H25278653$5,00003/01/201907/17/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSA H25278690$4,00003/01/201903/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSA H25278690$4,00003/01/201908/16/2019Cancelled
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSA H25278690$4,00003/01/201903/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSA H25278690$4,00003/01/201905/01/2021Cancelled
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYH25157059$4,00003/01/201803/01/2018Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYH25157059$4,00003/01/201803/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYH25157047$5,00003/01/201803/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYMWTB 310284$1,50003/01/201703/29/2018Cancelled
91XBIPD/ExcessOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYMWTB 310284$1,50003/01/201703/01/2018Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSA H09041254$4,00003/01/201604/21/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSAH09041254$4,00003/01/201603/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYXSAH0901254$4,00003/01/201603/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA5260708$4,00003/01/201503/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA4584317$4,00002/01/201403/01/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA4882304$4,00002/01/201302/01/2014Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 488-20-90$4,00002/01/201202/01/2013Replaced
34CARGOLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY066095698$002/01/201102/01/2011Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 294-66-86$4,00002/01/201102/01/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 094-92-87$4,00002/01/201002/01/2011Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 545-63-50$5,00002/01/200909/01/2009Replaced
34CARGOAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.GL 173-82-28$002/01/200805/13/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANYCA 545-61-20$5,00002/01/200802/01/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANYCA 545-61-20$5,00002/01/200802/01/2007Replaced
34CARGOCHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANYGL 173-82-28$002/01/200802/01/2007Replaced
34CARGOCHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANYGL 173-82-28$002/01/200803/28/2008Cancelled
34CARGOAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.GL 173-81-67$002/01/200702/01/2008Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.GL 173-81-67$50002/01/200702/01/2008Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.GL 173-81-67$50002/01/200703/30/2008Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.CA 979-93-35$5,00002/01/200702/01/2008Replaced
34CARGOAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.GL 173-81-67$002/01/200702/01/2007Replaced
34CARGOAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.GL 173-81-67$002/01/200702/01/2008Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003A00210$1,00002/01/200602/01/2007Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003A00210$1,00002/01/200603/02/2007Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003A00162$75002/01/200502/01/2005Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003A00162$1,00002/01/200502/01/2006Replaced
34CARGODISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003M00001$002/01/200503/02/2007Cancelled
34CARGODISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003M00001$002/01/200502/01/2007Replaced
83CARGOPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.B-11346$002/01/200103/02/2005Cancelled
83CARGOPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.B-11346$002/01/200102/01/2005Replaced
82BIPDPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.B-11346$002/01/200103/02/2005Cancelled
82BIPDPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.B-11346$002/01/200102/01/2005Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.ET2-161-006022-01$1,00002/01/199702/01/1997Replaced
91XBIPD/ExcessLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.ET2161006022-01$1,00002/01/199711/01/1998Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT216100602204$1,00002/01/199711/01/1998Replaced
34CARGOLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.K01-161-006022-05$002/01/199711/01/1998Replaced
91BIPDUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.141 000003$002/01/199402/01/1997Replaced
DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC227271BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/21/2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATION01/04/2005
MC227271BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/07/2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/14/2005
MC227271PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED06/01/1992REVOKED12/02/2013
MC227271MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED05/07/1990--
MC227271MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED05/07/1990--
MC227271PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED04/08/2016--
MC227271COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/21/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/28/2016
MC227271CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/21/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/28/2016
MC227271COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/03/2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/11/2008
MC227271CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/03/2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/11/2008
MC227271COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/05/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION02/23/2010
MC227271CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/05/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION02/23/2010
MC227271COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/05/2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATION02/13/2007
MC227271CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/05/2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATION02/09/2007
MC227271COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/03/2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATION02/28/2005

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Crash & Inspection Records

505
Individual Crash Records
12,586
Inspection Records
DateLocationStateDetailsSeverity
03/15/2025HoustonTXRear-end collisionInjury
11/02/2024MemphisTNLane departureTow-Away
06/18/2024ChicagoILIntersectionProperty Damage

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Contact Details

Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST

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Insurance Information

Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493

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Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes175
Fatal7
Injury52
Tow-Away116
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections6,710
Out of Service67
OOS Rate1.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections4,170
Out of Service812
OOS Rate19.5%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total44
OOS0
OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 10/07/2021 | Rated: 06/15/2010

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BASIC Safety Scores

FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.

Unsafe Driving 679 violations / 653 inspections
Measure: 1.30 Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance 370 violations / 294 inspections
Measure: 0.17 Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness 91 violations / 90 inspections
Measure: 0.07 Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/&#8203;Alcohol 6 violations / 5 inspections
Measure: 0.00 Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance 2,227 violations / 1,614 inspections
Measure: 2.34 Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017

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