THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 3541476 • 1801 E US HIGHWAY 281 BLD B, HIDALGO, TX, 78557

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,541,476
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9567773945
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
762,766
Physical Address
1801 E US HIGHWAY 281 BLD B, HIDALGO, TX, 78557
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
1 active
Latest: Mar 20, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1195490ACTIVEUnknownFeb 27, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTT-66-2-255029ON FILEMar 20, 2025Feb 23, 2026

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTT-66-2-255029CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2025Apr 15, 2025
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTT-66-2-255029REPLACEDFeb 23, 2025Mar 20, 2025
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTT-66-2-244324CANCELLEDMar 14, 2024Feb 23, 2025
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTT-66-2-244324CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2024Apr 17, 2024
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTT-66-2-244324REPLACEDFeb 23, 2024Mar 14, 2024
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryIPGAL-0000492-02CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2024
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryIPGAL-0000492-01CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2023
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGA4958-01CANCELLEDAug 13, 2021Feb 23, 2022
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGA4958-01CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2021Sep 3, 2021
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGA4958-01REPLACEDFeb 23, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTTT-66-2-255029BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2026Feb 23, 2026
TERM/CANCLTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTTT-66-2-255029BIPD/PrimaryApr 15, 2025Apr 15, 2025
TERM/REPLTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTTT-66-2-255029BIPD/PrimaryMar 20, 2025Mar 20, 2025
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTTT-66-2-244324BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2025Feb 23, 2025
TERM/CANCLTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTTT-66-2-244324BIPD/PrimaryApr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024
TERM/REPLTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTTT-66-2-244324BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2024Mar 14, 2024
CANCELINCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYIPGAL-0000492-02BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2024Feb 23, 2024
CANCELINCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYIPGAL-0000492-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
CANCELUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGA4958-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
TERM/CANCLUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGA4958-01BIPD/PrimarySep 3, 2021Sep 3, 2021
TERM/REPLUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGA4958-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 27, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2026
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 19, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2025
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 27, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 24, 2025
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 29, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 15, 2024
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 27, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2023
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 27, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2022
MC1195490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 9, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 16, 2021
MC1195490MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 1, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
79
Violations
219
26 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
24.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
2.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

3
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
5
Feb
8
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 79 of 79 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states79 inspections

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Violation Summary (219 violations from 79 inspections)

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Violation Summary (219 violations from 79 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp173Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1633Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)905Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors913Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate637Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general625Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective505Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal52Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements303General/Admin
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2UCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ACoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(b)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
24.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+0.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.77vs nat'l 1.80
+0.97 above avg

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

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Inspection History (79 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687410179US 281 EB MM 792TXLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER4393.9, 393.23PT, 392.2RGYes
Mar 17, 202687324997US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2PC, 393.55D3, 393.55ENo
Mar 16, 202687324120US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Mar 11, 202687315066RoadsideTXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3, 393.9, 392.2RGYes
Mar 11, 202687303853US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1VNTC SEMI-TRAILER9393.47E, 393.53B, 393.45PCYes
Mar 4, 202687398067IH-0035 IN HILL CO. (357-370)TXLevel 2WANC STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.75C, 396.17C, 393.78No
Mar 4, 202687263068IH-0020 IN TARRANT CO. (424-45TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Mar 1, 202687205645PHARR POETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR10396.3A1, 393.45DLPC, 393.47ENo
Feb 27, 202687205668US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.19, 393.55C1, 393.9No
Feb 12, 202687065585US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6393.45, 393.9, 393.11TLYes
Feb 11, 202687067542RoadsideTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.9TS, 393.9HYes
Feb 10, 202687019792RoadsideTXLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4392.2W, 396.17C, 392.2RGNo
Feb 5, 202687008748US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1VNTC SEMI-TRAILER5393.45B2UV, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Jan 13, 202686843737US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1VNTC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202586593583US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.11TLNo
Dec 11, 2025865731566336 US77TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78, 393.9, 396.17CNo
Nov 11, 202586343548US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VNTC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 7, 202586299986US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11TL, 393.9, 396.5BNo
Oct 31, 202586246120US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1VNTC SEMI-TRAILER9396.3A1B, 393.19, 393.45Yes
Oct 30, 202586209414US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55D3, 396.3A1BNo
Oct 21, 202586182813US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2STRI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 14, 202585246363US 281 FALFURRIASTXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.11TL, 393.95A, 396.17CNo
Jul 11, 202585208319RoadsideTXLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2WNo
Jun 11, 202584950709US281 SBTXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 3, 202584865484US281 AT S TOWER RDTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75C, 393.11No
May 29, 202584844628US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.55D3, 393.9, 393.9HNo
Apr 15, 202584469556RoadsideTXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E, 393.75CNo
Apr 9, 202584378787US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2W, 396.3A1BNo
Apr 1, 202584333218US281 SBTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3393.203E, 393.45, 393.9Yes
Mar 21, 202584247023US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.55D3, 393.55E, 393.78No
Mar 20, 202584193401US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11, 393.11TL, 393.45B2UVYes
Mar 10, 202584107809RoadsideTXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER8395.8F01, 390.21(a), 393.11TLNo
Feb 13, 202583895285RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9, 390.21(a), 393.11TLNo
Jan 22, 202583709499US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75C, 392.2WCNo
Jan 17, 202583674357US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4383.23A2, 393.60C, 393.9Yes
Nov 3, 202483096377RoadsideTXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER2393.9, 393.9HNo
Oct 23, 202483085111RoadsideTXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2WNo
Oct 9, 202482901019US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VNTC SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Oct 3, 202482836955US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Sep 19, 202482807932RoadsideTXLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 18, 202482737273US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 392.2Yes
Sep 9, 202482621419OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 30, 202482576692US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.48(a)Yes
Aug 16, 202482462212RoadsideTXLevel 2VANG SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.55(e), 393.75(c)No
Aug 7, 202482346894US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.203No
Jul 21, 202482219452RoadsideTXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(e)(1)No
Jul 9, 202482096976US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3(a)(1)No
Jul 8, 202482074891US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3383.23(a)(2), 393.11, 393.55(e)Yes
Jun 6, 202481830654US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.11, 393.78No
May 23, 202481728027US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

53 total · 24.5% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
0

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 9, 2025TXINJURY01SAN JUANS 4900 STEWART RD...JJ2595THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 27, 2026
Authority
Feb 23, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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