KNIGHT FARMS LLC
USDOT 2548144 • 6019 TELECOM DRIVE, MILAN, TN, 38358
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-954503 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 11, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 1561164 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA1561164 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C8991162 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C8991162 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2019 | Dec 24, 2019 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-8991162 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-8991162 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 4, 2019 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-8991162 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2018 | Dec 18, 2018 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-8991162 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2018 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01C-8991162 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 17, 2016 | Oct 15, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1561164 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA1561164 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2019 | Dec 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01C-8991162 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-954503 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC954503 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2020 |
| MC954503 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2019 |
| MC954503 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2019 |
| MC954503 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2018 |
| MC954503 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 30, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC954503 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2016 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2018 |
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
13 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (76 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | 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:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132(c) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 60 hours in the previous 7 consecutive days. Date TIME | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON | 72 | ...A98548 | KNIGHT FARMS LLC |
| Feb 24, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | THOMPSONS STATION | I-840 | ...005773 | KNIGHT FARMS LLC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records