KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP
USDOT 1338739 • 4901 JACKSBORO PIKE SUITE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-515196 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 23, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45692A | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP45692A | ON FILE | Aug 26, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45692A | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP45692A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 23, 2007 | Sep 28, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45692A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 23, 2007 | Sep 28, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP45692A | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2007 | Aug 26, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45692A | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2007 | Aug 26, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN456410 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2005 | Mar 23, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN456410 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2005 | Mar 23, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | CARGO | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | CARGO | Sep 28, 2010 | Sep 28, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2010 | Sep 28, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2010 | Aug 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP45692A | CARGO | Aug 26, 2010 | Aug 26, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN456410 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2007 | Mar 23, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN456410 | CARGO | Mar 23, 2007 | Mar 23, 2007 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC515196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 |
| MC515196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2011 |
| MC515196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2010 |
| MC515196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2007 |
| MC515196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARLISLE | US41 | ...639110 | KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Nov 17, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMYRNA | ENON SPRINGS RDE | ...539842 | KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Sep 24, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-40 | ...124359 | KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Sep 17, 2016 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2011 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2010 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2010 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2009 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2007 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records