Knights Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 1905971 · Summerville, SC 29483 · 8438217600

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Knights Trucking (DOT# 1905971) in Summerville, South Carolina has 135 inspections on record with 162 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

135 Inspections
11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
38 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.1%
Carrier: 11.1% (15 of 135) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.5%
Carrier: 1.5% (2 of 135) National: 6.4%
63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in South Carolina
24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in South Carolina

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

162 total violations across 135 inspections
17 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (10%)
Vehicle Maintenance
45
Unsafe Driving
114
Driver Fitness
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: GA, SC
Level 1: 1 (1%) Level 2: 28 (21%) Level 3: 106 (79%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/17/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/05/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/03/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/02/2026 SC 2 0 0
02/26/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/20/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/18/2026 SC 3 0 0
1 injury crash
26-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-JUN-25 SC 0 0 0
19-AUG-24 SC 0 0 0
06-FEB-26 SC 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC699110
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Zurich American Insurance Company $1,000 03/01/2017

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 38
Drivers 38
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/23/2009
MCS-150 Filed 20250210 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,143,000
Address 480 Hodge Road, Summerville, SC 29483