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KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
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
| Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor | 3200 | - | - |
| Trailer | 9500 | - | - |
Fleet Size CodeX
HazMatYes
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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
Licensing & Insurance
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| Form | Type | Insurance Carrier | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | SURETY | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | MC227271 | $0 | 12/03/2011 | 10/03/2013 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 90834 | $0 | 12/03/2005 | 12/03/2011 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7815243 | $0 | 12/03/2004 | 12/03/2005 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 000631435 | $0 | 12/03/1991 | 01/16/2005 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 000631435 | $0 | 12/03/1991 | 12/03/2004 | Replaced |
| 83 | CARGO | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0476038 | $0 | 11/01/1999 | 02/01/2001 | Replaced |
| 82 | BIPD | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0476038 | $0 | 11/01/1999 | 02/01/2001 | Replaced |
| 83 | CARGO | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7459279T705-2-98 | $0 | 11/01/1998 | 11/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 82 | BIPD | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7459279T705-2-98 | $0 | 11/01/1998 | 11/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY | 811413C | $0 | 10/01/2017 | 10/01/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SELF-INSURED | NONE | $1,000 | 09/01/2009 | 03/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | SELF-INSURED | NONE | $0 | 09/01/2009 | 02/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | IF8681509 | $0 | 07/01/1990 | 02/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4016501267 | $0 | 05/13/2009 | 09/01/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H25546179 | $4,000 | 03/01/2021 | 03/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25278653 | $5,000 | 03/01/2019 | 03/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25278653 | $5,000 | 03/01/2019 | 07/17/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H25278690 | $4,000 | 03/01/2019 | 03/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H25278690 | $4,000 | 03/01/2019 | 08/16/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H25278690 | $4,000 | 03/01/2019 | 03/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H25278690 | $4,000 | 03/01/2019 | 05/01/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H25157059 | $4,000 | 03/01/2018 | 03/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H25157059 | $4,000 | 03/01/2018 | 03/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H25157047 | $5,000 | 03/01/2018 | 03/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 310284 | $1,500 | 03/01/2017 | 03/29/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 310284 | $1,500 | 03/01/2017 | 03/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H09041254 | $4,000 | 03/01/2016 | 04/21/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAH09041254 | $4,000 | 03/01/2016 | 03/01/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAH0901254 | $4,000 | 03/01/2016 | 03/01/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260708 | $4,000 | 03/01/2015 | 03/01/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4584317 | $4,000 | 02/01/2014 | 03/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4882304 | $4,000 | 02/01/2013 | 02/01/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 488-20-90 | $4,000 | 02/01/2012 | 02/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 066095698 | $0 | 02/01/2011 | 02/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 294-66-86 | $4,000 | 02/01/2011 | 02/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 094-92-87 | $4,000 | 02/01/2010 | 02/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 545-63-50 | $5,000 | 02/01/2009 | 09/01/2009 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS. | GL 173-82-28 | $0 | 02/01/2008 | 05/13/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 545-61-20 | $5,000 | 02/01/2008 | 02/01/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 545-61-20 | $5,000 | 02/01/2008 | 02/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY | GL 173-82-28 | $0 | 02/01/2008 | 02/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CHARTIS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY | GL 173-82-28 | $0 | 02/01/2008 | 03/28/2008 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | GL 173-81-67 | $0 | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | GL 173-81-67 | $500 | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | GL 173-81-67 | $500 | 02/01/2007 | 03/30/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 979-93-35 | $5,000 | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | GL 173-81-67 | $0 | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | GL 173-81-67 | $0 | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D003A00210 | $1,000 | 02/01/2006 | 02/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D003A00210 | $1,000 | 02/01/2006 | 03/02/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D003A00162 | $750 | 02/01/2005 | 02/01/2005 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D003A00162 | $1,000 | 02/01/2005 | 02/01/2006 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D003M00001 | $0 | 02/01/2005 | 03/02/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D003M00001 | $0 | 02/01/2005 | 02/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 83 | CARGO | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11346 | $0 | 02/01/2001 | 03/02/2005 | Cancelled |
| 83 | CARGO | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11346 | $0 | 02/01/2001 | 02/01/2005 | Replaced |
| 82 | BIPD | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11346 | $0 | 02/01/2001 | 03/02/2005 | Cancelled |
| 82 | BIPD | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11346 | $0 | 02/01/2001 | 02/01/2005 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | ET2-161-006022-01 | $1,000 | 02/01/1997 | 02/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | ET2161006022-01 | $1,000 | 02/01/1997 | 11/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT216100602204 | $1,000 | 02/01/1997 | 11/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K01-161-006022-05 | $0 | 02/01/1997 | 11/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 91 | BIPD | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 141 000003 | $0 | 02/01/1994 | 02/01/1997 | Replaced |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC227271 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/21/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/04/2005 |
| MC227271 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/07/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/14/2005 |
| MC227271 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 06/01/1992 | REVOKED | 12/02/2013 |
| MC227271 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/07/1990 | - | - |
| MC227271 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/07/1990 | - | - |
| MC227271 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | 04/08/2016 | - | - |
| MC227271 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/21/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/28/2016 |
| MC227271 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/21/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/28/2016 |
| MC227271 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/03/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/11/2008 |
| MC227271 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/03/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/11/2008 |
| MC227271 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/05/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/23/2010 |
| MC227271 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/05/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/23/2010 |
| MC227271 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/05/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/13/2007 |
| MC227271 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/05/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/09/2007 |
| MC227271 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/03/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/28/2005 |
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Crash & Inspection Records
505
Individual Crash Records
12,586
Inspection Records
| Date | Location | State | Details | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 | Houston | TX | Rear-end collision | Injury |
| 11/02/2024 | Memphis | TN | Lane departure | Tow-Away |
| 06/18/2024 | Chicago | IL | Intersection | Property Damage |
Contact Details
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST
Insurance Information
Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493
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
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/​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