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Carrier profile · USDOT 1720682 · MC-703181 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON
DBA NEWTZ TRUCK & AUTO
6 power unitsavg 13.6 yrRegional · 4 statesNEW HAMPTON, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-703181 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 11 inspections.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.6 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON (USDOT 1720682) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON's USDOT number?
DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON's USDOT number is 1720682, and its motor carrier number is MC-703181.
Is DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON's safety record?
DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON's fleet?
DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON operates 6 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON based?
DAVID & CATHRYN KNUTSON is based in NEW HAMPTON, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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