KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP

USDOT 1338739 • 4901 JACKSBORO PIKE SUITE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,338,739
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8656860147
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
600,000
Physical Address
4901 JACKSBORO PIKE SUITE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918
Mailing Address
PO BOX 5438, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 1, 2011
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-515196ACTIVEUnknownMar 23, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP45692AON FILEApr 1, 2011Apr 1, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP45692AON FILEAug 26, 2010Apr 1, 2011

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP45692ACANCELLEDAug 26, 2010Apr 1, 2011
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP45692ANAME CHANGEDMar 23, 2007Sep 28, 2010
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP45692ANAME CHANGEDMar 23, 2007Sep 28, 2010
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP45692AREPLACEDMar 23, 2007Aug 26, 2010
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP45692AREPLACEDMar 23, 2007Aug 26, 2010
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN456410CANCELLEDMar 23, 2005Mar 23, 2007
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN456410CANCELLEDMar 23, 2005Mar 23, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ABIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ABIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2011Apr 1, 2011
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ACARGOApr 1, 2011Apr 1, 2011
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ACARGOSep 28, 2010Sep 28, 2010
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ABIPD/PrimarySep 28, 2010Sep 28, 2010
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ABIPD/PrimaryAug 26, 2010Aug 26, 2010
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP45692ACARGOAug 26, 2010Aug 26, 2010
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN456410BIPD/PrimaryMar 23, 2007Mar 23, 2007
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN456410CARGOMar 23, 2007Mar 23, 2007

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC515196COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 5, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2020
MC515196COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 7, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 30, 2011
MC515196COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 26, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 27, 2010
MC515196COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2007
MC515196MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 1, 2005Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
21%
Unsafe Driving
39%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
17
Violations
19
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.9%
Driver OOS %
11.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states17 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (19 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (19 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4-DENDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (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 available10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.12vs nat'l 1.80
-0.68 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 20.0% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 20, 2022INTOW00CARLISLEUS41...639110KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP
Nov 17, 2021TNTOW00SMYRNAENON SPRINGS RDE...539842KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP
Sep 24, 2021TNINJURY02I-40...124359KNOX TRANSPORTATION CORP
Sep 17, 2016ARINJURY01
Feb 3, 2016TNTOW00
Nov 10, 2011MOTOW00
Dec 6, 2010TNINJURY01
Jan 19, 2010KYINJURY01
Jun 5, 2009TNTOW00
Jul 24, 2007KSINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 17, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2020
Authority
Sep 17, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 3, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 10, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 6, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 28, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Sep 28, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jan 19, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 5, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 24, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 23, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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