Don McKnight Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 991454 · Sturgis, SD 57785 · 6053476329
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 12/28/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Don McKnight Trucking INC (DOT# 991454) in Sturgis, South Dakota has 31 inspections on record with 27 violations and a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 27 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.
Inspection History · 31 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/27/2025 | MT | 1 | 0 |
| 07/25/2025 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 06/20/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 05/08/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 04/30/2025 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/07/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-MAY-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.