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Carrier profile · USDOT 168879 · MC-276412 · Updated 06/13/2026

KNESS TRUCKING INC

1 power unitsavg 11 yrRegional · 3 statesCHADWICK, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-276412 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(815) 684-5175Email dispatchmarilyn.kness1@frontiernet.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11 yr

Model years 2003–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr registration, 0% vehicle OOS — unrated.Full read

Is KNESS TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is KNESS TRUCKING INC safe to load? KNESS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 168879, MC-276412) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in CHADWICK, IL, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 3 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is KNESS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

KNESS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 168879, and its motor carrier number is MC-276412.

Is KNESS TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KNESS TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KNESS TRUCKING INC's safety record?

KNESS TRUCKING INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is KNESS TRUCKING INC's fleet?

KNESS TRUCKING INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KNESS TRUCKING INC based?

KNESS TRUCKING INC is based in CHADWICK, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.

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