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Knight Transportation Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Broker · InterstateHazmat
  • USDOT428823
  • MC227271
  • LocationPhoenix, AZ
  • Phone(623) 907-7231
  • Fleet3,200 power units · 3,200 drivers

Knight Transportation Inc (USDOT 428823, MC-227271) is an interstate motor carrier based in Phoenix, Arizona with 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 6,671 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-227271Motor Carrier of PropertyLiability insurance$5,000,000 on fileRequired: $1,000,000Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Jun 15, 2010Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Nov 3, 202512 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileEvilsizor Process Servers Inc

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-227271Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Active

First granted on May 7, 1990 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 12, 2026

  • Liability (BIPD) required$1,000,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$5,000,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XAce American Insurance Company$4,000,000Mar 1, 2021
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XRed Rock Risk Retention Group$1,000,000Mar 1, 2018
Broker surety bond BMC-84Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America$75,000Apr 5, 2016
Cargo BMC-34Lexington Insurance Company$5,000Feb 1, 2011
Insurance history: 39 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyMar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyMar 1, 2019May 1, 2021Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyMar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018Replaced
Broker surety bondDevelopers Surety and Indemnity CompanyOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Old Republic Insurance CompanyMar 1, 2017Mar 29, 2018Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyMar 1, 2016Mar 1, 2016Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaMar 1, 2015Mar 1, 2016Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaFeb 1, 2014Mar 1, 2015Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaFeb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2014Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaFeb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2013Replaced
Broker surety bondAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationDec 3, 2011Oct 3, 2013Cancel
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2011Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2012Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2011Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Self-InsuredSep 1, 2009Mar 1, 2018Replaced
CargoSelf-InsuredSep 1, 2009Feb 1, 2011Replaced
CargoContinental Casualty Co.May 13, 2009Sep 1, 2009Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaFeb 1, 2009Sep 1, 2009Replaced
CargoChartis Property Casualty CompanyFeb 1, 2008Mar 28, 2008Term / cancl
CargoAmerican International Specialty Lines Ins.Feb 1, 2008May 13, 2009Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Chartis Property Casualty CompanyFeb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2009Replaced
CargoAmerican Home Assurance Co.Feb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2008Replaced
Liability (BIPD)American Home Assurance Co.Feb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2008Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2007Replaced
Broker surety bondNavigators Insurance CompanyDec 3, 2005Dec 3, 2011Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2006Replaced
CargoDiscover Property & Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2005Mar 2, 2007Term / cancl
Broker surety bondXl Specialty Insurance CompanyDec 3, 2004Dec 3, 2005Cancel
Form 83Protective Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2001Feb 1, 2005Replaced
Form 82Protective Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2001Mar 2, 2005Term / cancl
Form 82Gulf Insurance Co.Nov 1, 1999Feb 1, 2001Replaced
Form 83Gulf Insurance Co.Nov 1, 1999Feb 1, 2001Replaced
Form 82Travelers Indemnity CompanyNov 1, 1998Nov 1, 1999Replaced
Form 83Travelers Indemnity CompanyNov 1, 1998Nov 1, 1999Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Feb 1, 1997Nov 1, 1998Replaced
CargoLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Feb 1, 1997Nov 1, 1998Replaced
Liability (BIPD)United States Fire Insurance Co.Feb 1, 1994Feb 1, 1997Replaced
Broker surety bondAmerican Casualty Company of ReadingDec 3, 1991Jan 16, 2005Term / cancl
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyJul 1, 1990Feb 1, 1997Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Evilsizor Process Servers Inc, Littleton, CO

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

6,671
Inspections
3,985 with no violations
0.8%
Driver out-of-service
56 of 6,668 inspections
18.7%
Vehicle out-of-service
801 of 4,274 inspections
187
Crashes
6 fatal · 60 injury · 121 tow-away

Inspected most often in: California (3,044), New Mexico (349), Utah (278), Tennessee (243), Texas (196).

Most recent inspection on file: November 10, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated June 15, 2010)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Reinstated — Property Broker
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 28, 2016
  3. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority
  4. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 23, 2010
  5. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 11, 2008
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 9, 2007
  7. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 13, 2007
  8. Reinstated — Broker of Property (except Household Goods)
Show 5 earlier events
  1. Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 14, 2005
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 28, 2005
  3. Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 4, 2005
  4. Granted — Property BrokerRevoked on December 2, 2013
  5. Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated November 3, 2025

Power units
3,200
Trucks
3,200
Tractors owned
3,200
Trailers owned
9,500
Drivers
3,200
CDL drivers
3,200
Interstate drivers
3,200
Miles traveled
275,251,700 (2024)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
Yes
USDOT registered
November 21, 1990
Address
2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(623) 907-7231
Other active USDOT records at this address
1

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Household goods
  • Fresh produce
  • Intermodal containers
  • Beverages
  • Paper products

Key facts

  • USDOT number 428823 was registered on November 21, 1990.
  • Operating authority MC-227271 was first granted on May 7, 1990.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on November 3, 2025.
  • It reported 275,251,700 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
  • 4 insurance filings are on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Ace American Insurance Company.
  • It had 6,671 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 3,985 inspections recorded no violations.
  • FMCSA records list 187 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on June 15, 2010.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Evilsizor Process Servers Inc.

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