Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 428823 · MC-227271 ·
Knight Transportation Inc
3,200 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 46 statesPHOENIX, AZ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-227271 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3,200Power units
2,496 observed · MCS-150
4,522Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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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 10853 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
5,936 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 6,457 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4,094 vehicle-level and 6,454 driver-level — across 46 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 181 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 102 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 3, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 15, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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 18.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10,853 roadside inspections, with 181 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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