THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3541476 • 1801 E US HIGHWAY 281 BLD B, HIDALGO, TX, 78557
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-1195490 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 27, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-255029 | ON FILE | Mar 20, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-255029 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-255029 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-244324 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2024 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-244324 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-244324 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000492-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000492-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4958-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4958-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4958-01 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-255029 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-255029 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-255029 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-244324 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2025 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-244324 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-244324 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000492-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000492-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4958-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4958-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4958-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2026 |
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2025 |
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2025 |
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2024 |
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2023 |
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2022 |
| MC1195490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 |
| MC1195490 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 2021 | — | 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
2 states • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (219 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 17 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 9 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 7 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 5 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 3 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JUAN | S 4900 STEWART RD | ...JJ2595 | THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records