KNIGHT HORSE SERVICES LLC

USDOT 3678691 • 6410 N CARTER AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79764

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
3,678,691
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
14326147823
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
110,000
Physical Address
6410 N CARTER AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79764
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 77.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 54.4 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 44.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 37.7 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

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: Aug 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1278530ACTIVEUnknownDec 12, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000354-00ON FILEAug 10, 2025Dec 11, 2025

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000354-00CANCELLEDAug 10, 2025Jan 4, 2026
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-XPT-TX-19-S0350249-00CANCELLEDAug 10, 2024Aug 10, 2025
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRI21L8002CANCELLEDAug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2024
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA03945064REPLACEDAug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000354-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2026Jan 4, 2026
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000354-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2025Dec 11, 2025
CANCELACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-XPT-TX-19-S0350249-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2025Aug 10, 2025
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRI21L8002BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2024Aug 10, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA03945064BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1278530COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 8, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 12, 2025
MC1278530COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 14, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2025
MC1278530COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 15, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 8, 2024
MC1278530MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 7, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
9
Violations
89
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
77.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
44.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state9 inspections

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Violation Summary (89 violations from 9 inspections)

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Violation Summary (89 violations from 9 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp80Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps833Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements403General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment30Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104BCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle 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 combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(a)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
77.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+54.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
44.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+37.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
9.89vs nat'l 1.80
+8.09 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 87.5% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

287M FM17871 · 1 OOS
320M TX3491 · 1 OOS
FM23551 · 1 OOS
SH3491 · 1 OOS
SH 349 MM 3201 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 4, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2025
Authority
Dec 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026