KNL FREIGHT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KNL FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3511209) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3511209/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 21.7% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48465 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +6 (14 → 20) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units +3 (11 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +6 (14 → 20) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +3 (11 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 8, 2026
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1162266ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 56 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.9% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
KNL FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in LIVONIA, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3511209. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 56 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KNL FREIGHT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 11 drivers, based in Livonia, MI. Across 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
37 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 185% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (5) and MI (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
13.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Volvo, Hyundai Translead, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,465 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 2 driver-count changes
Record Changes
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Drivers 14 20FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 14 20FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 11 14Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 11 14Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (IN) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 24, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 22, 2024 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 31 | |
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 13 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Mack | 4 | |
| Utility | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 4.98 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 3.32 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (56 rows) View all 56 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87999285 | May 28, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87950436 | May 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87919739 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87899734 | May 18, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87833220 | May 12, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 87798518 | May 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 87606622 | Apr 17, 2026 | AR | 3 | GRANNIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87003332 | Feb 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86887953 | Jan 24, 2026 | UT | 1 | ECHO UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86627578 | Dec 21, 2025 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86603820 | Dec 17, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86499706 | Dec 4, 2025 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 86485964 | Dec 4, 2025 | GA | 3 | SAVANNAH GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86462224 | Nov 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86308695 | Nov 7, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86231789 | Nov 4, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85918140 | Sep 29, 2025 | MI | 3 | US-23 NB AT MM 24 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85646372 | Aug 27, 2025 | AR | 3 | AUSTIN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85576292 | Aug 23, 2025 | SC | 3 | LAMAR SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85475142 | Aug 8, 2025 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 85449053 | Aug 8, 2025 | OH | 2 | EATON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85359416 | Jul 28, 2025 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85209058 | Jul 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84936280 | Jun 10, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84598470 | Apr 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000124560 | Jan 15, 2025 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 14, 2021 | MC1162266-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7900501 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9126169 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7807067 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP93826A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3144287 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 8, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 8, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| AUSTIN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GRANNIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TUCSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1162266
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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56 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify KNL FREIGHT LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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