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Carrier profile · USDOT 428823 · MC-227271 · Updated 06/26/2026

KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC

3,200 power unitsavg 5.6 yrNational · 46 statesPHOENIX, AZ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-227271 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3,200Power units
2,535 observed · MCS-150
4,601Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(623) 907-7231Email dispatchmarilyn_bellamy@swifttrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-26

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority35 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo18.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal101
190 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

3,200 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

35 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 35-yr authority, 19% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 428823, MC-227271) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in PHOENIX, AZ, operating 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 10,409 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 18.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 190 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-26.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-26
KTKNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 428823, and its motor carrier number is MC-227271.

Is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-26, KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC has a 18.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10,409 roadside inspections, with 190 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC operates 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC based?

KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is based in PHOENIX, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 46 states.