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Carrier profile · USDOT 1977907 · MC-940017 · Updated 07/18/2026

KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC

DBA AMERICAN KNIGHTS MOVING

20 power unitsavg 8.2 yrNational · 17 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-940017 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2009
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo24.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

20 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.2 yr

Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 16-yr authority, 24% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC safe to work with?

Is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC safe to load? KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC (USDOT 1977907, MC-940017) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 20 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 38 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 24.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (87/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC's USDOT number?

KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC's USDOT number is 1977907, and its motor carrier number is MC-940017.

Is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC's safety record?

KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC has a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).

How big is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC's fleet?

KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC operates 20 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC based?

KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.