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Carrier profile · USDOT 991454 · MC-623829 · Updated 06/13/2026

DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC

6 power unitsavg 8.8 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSTURGIS, SD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-623829 ACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(605) 347-6329Email dispatchdonmcknight56@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2001
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 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

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.8 yr

Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 24-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC safe to load? DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC (USDOT 991454, MC-623829) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in STURGIS, SD, operating 6 power units and 8 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 28 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (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 (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DMDON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC 86
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Frequently asked

What is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 991454, and its motor carrier number is MC-623829.

Is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

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

What is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC's safety record?

DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC's fleet?

DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC operates 6 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC based?

DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC is based in STURGIS, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.

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