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Carrier profile · USDOT 227709 · MC-221152 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA RK TRANSPORTATION
200 power unitsavg 5.1 yrNational · 16 statesMATTOON, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-221152 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
200Power units
207 observed · MCS-150
379Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1983.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 792 inspections.
USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
15 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 227709) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract 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 SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION effective Mar 31, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 542 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 279 vehicle-level and 542 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 200 power units and 220 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 14, 2013 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 227709, and its motor carrier number is MC-221152.
Is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 792 roadside inspections, with 15 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 RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 200 power units and 220 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in MATTOON, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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