Knight Transportation INC

USDOT 428823 · MC227271 · Phoenix, AZ
USDOT ActiveCommon authorityContract authority (as of 5/2026)Broker authorityHazmatSafety: Satisfactory
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Company snapshot
Legal name
Knight Transportation INC
USDOT number
428823
MC docket
MC227271
Physical address
2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ, 85027
Power units
3,200
Drivers
3,200
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate 100+ mi
Cargo
General Freight, Household Goods, Fresh Produce, Intermodal Containers, Beverages, Paper Products
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire
Last MCS-150 filing
Nov 3, 2025
Operating authority
Common authority
Active
Contract authority (as of 5/2026)
Active
Broker authority
Active
Authority granted
Nov 21, 1990
MCSIP step
0
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
Red Rock Risk Retention Group
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
BI/PD on file
$5,000,000

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
6,629
Out-of-service inspections
850
Inspections with violations
2,735
Crashes (24 mo)
183
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Knight Transportation INC insured?

Yes. Knight Transportation INC (USDOT 428823) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by Red Rock Risk Retention Group, with $1,000,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Knight Transportation INC use?

Knight Transportation INC's current BI/PD filing is written by Red Rock Risk Retention Group. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Knight Transportation INC's MC number?

Knight Transportation INC's FMCSA docket is MC227271, paired with USDOT 428823.

Is Knight Transportation INC safe to work with?

Knight Transportation INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, with 6,629 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 183 recorded crashes, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

How many trucks does Knight Transportation INC operate?

Knight Transportation INC reports 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

Source: FMCSA census, Licensing & Insurance (L&I) and SMS publications, mirrored and refreshed daily. Record last synced Sep 16, 2026. Native Base is not affiliated with FMCSA; always confirm against the live federal record before binding.

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