ROAD KNIGHTS INC
USDOT 2131755 • 4741 25TH AVE, SCHILLER PARK, IL, 60176
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-788589 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 13, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-111134 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-111134 | CANCELLED | May 30, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-111134 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2600489 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2022 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005019 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000265 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2020 | Apr 16, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000265 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000131-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06611-18 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06611-18 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06611-17 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM007537-03 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM007537-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2015 | Jul 11, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM007537-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2014 | Jul 11, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1332176 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1332176 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-111134 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-111134 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-111134 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2600489 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005019 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2022 | Mar 20, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000265 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000265 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000131-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06611-18 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2019 | Mar 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06611-18 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06611-17 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM007537-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM007537-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM007537-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2015 | Jul 11, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1332176 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1332176 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2024 |
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2020 |
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2019 |
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2017 |
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2016 |
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2015 |
| MC788589 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2014 |
| MC788589 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC788589 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 6, 2012 | — | 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
37 states • 224 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 224 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 8 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 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:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2P | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (224 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBY TWP | N US 31 | ...794008 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Dec 8, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENRICO | I 295 AT 0.20M S OF NUCKOLS RD | ...852097 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Sep 25, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTERVILLE(WAYNE) | I70 WB NEAR THE 145MM | ...858964 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jul 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTON SHORES | S US 31 | ...767388 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | US HIGHWAY 79 | ...NV1465 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Oct 3, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 77 | ...852095 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Aug 10, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LONGWOOD | INTERSTATE 4 EB MM96 | ...UX3777 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Dec 17, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Proviso Twp | I-294 N/B | ...ML2436 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jun 10, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAVERCREEK | US 35 | ...JV7105 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 18 E | ...607034 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT Y | ...794020 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I=985 SB HALF MILE FORM SR 20 | ...ML2440 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Sep 12, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RP 5246 | ...KT0018 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...NC8852 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jan 13, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 52 Ref Mrkr 84I83012001 | ...794008 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAWLINS | I-80 MP 213.8 | ...KS6145 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I-90 | ...KT0017 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 N/B @ MM 61.1 | ...740252 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jul 22, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEMOYNE BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0083 S | ...ML2438 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jul 15, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD | I70E | ...607035 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jan 11, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEYDEN TWP | I-294 S/B | ...ML2437 | ROAD KNIGHTS INC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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