According to FMCSA records, Knight Transportation INC (DOT# 428823) in Phoenix, Arizona has 9,838 inspections on record with 7,638 violations and a 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 175 crashes, including 7 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
9,838Inspections
15.0%Vehicle OOS Rate
175Crashes
3,200Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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 Rate15.0%
Carrier: 15.0% (1,471 of 9,838)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.1%
Carrier: 1.1% (111 of 9,838)National: 6.4%
61%OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Arizona
20%crash rate better than 20% of carriers in Arizona
Violation Categories · 7,638 total violations
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.
7,638total violations across 9,838 inspections
1,623violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3,999
Unsafe Driving
2,221
Hours of Service
1,282
Driver Fitness
74
Hazardous Materials
21
Other
41
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
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 NumberMC227271
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceOn File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Excess
Ace American Insurance Company
$4,000
03/01/2021
BIPD/Primary
Red Rock Risk Retention Group
$1,000
03/01/2018
CARGO
Lexington Insurance Company
N/A
02/01/2011
SURETY
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America
N/A
04/05/2016
Fleet Profile
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.