KNIGHT HORSE SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3678691 • 6410 N CARTER AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79764
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1278530 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC920000354-00 | ON FILE | Aug 10, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC920000354-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350249-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2024 | Aug 10, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8002 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03945064 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920000354-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920000354-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350249-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8002 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03945064 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1278530 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 |
| MC1278530 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 |
| MC1278530 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2024 |
| MC1278530 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 4 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 87020398 | 287M FM1787 | TX | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.9, 383.23A2, 390.21(a) | Yes |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 86198935 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.60D, 393.207A, 393.9 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 85695163 | SH 349 MM 322 (TOM C | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.9, 390.21(a), 392.8 | No |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 85658424 | 320M TX349 | TX | Level 2 | DOON SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.104B, 392.8, 393.48A | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83932666 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | PJTM SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.48A, 383.23A2, 391.41A | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83452334 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | BIGT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.207A, 392.9 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82900899 | FM2355 | TX | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 396.17(c), 390.21(a), 393.110(b) | Yes |
| May 16, 2024 | 81677583 | SH 349 MM 320 | TX | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 19 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 78894414 | SH349 | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 21 | 393.9(a), 393.205(c), 393.11 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records