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Carrier profile · USDOT 428823 · MC-227271 · Updated Jun 26, 2026
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
3,200 power unitsavg 5.6 yrNational · 46 statesPHOENIX, AZ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-227271 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3,200Power units
2,540 observed · MCS-150
4,605Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 26, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 36 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 10461 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal101101
190 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 428823) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 26, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 26, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
The carrier received 6,667 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4,186 vehicle-level and 6,656 driver-level — across 46 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
The carrier has 190 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 101 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 26, 2026.
It reports 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 3, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 15, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 26, 2026.
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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 Jun 26, 2026, 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 10,461 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.
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