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Carrier profile · USDOT 324020

KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC

95 power unitsavg 10.9 yrRegional · 3 statesSIOUX CITY, IA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Verified linkskniferiver.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
95Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.9Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(712) 252-2766Email dispatchnathan.worley@kniferiver.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 38 yearsDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

95 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.9 yr

Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 37-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC safe to work with?

Is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC safe to load? KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC (USDOT 324020) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SIOUX CITY, IA, operating 95 power units and 36 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 30 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
KRKNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC 82
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Frequently asked

What is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC's USDOT number?

KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC's USDOT number is 324020.

Is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC's safety record?

KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC's fleet?

KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC operates 95 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC based?

KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC is based in SIOUX CITY, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.