KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 447101 • 1016 W MAIN ST, AUBURN, WA, 98001
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 9823770 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2019 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | May 19, 2009 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP37522A | ON FILE | Aug 11, 1994 | Mar 4, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 37522A | ON FILE | Aug 1, 1994 | Apr 7, 2014 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 811413C | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2017 | Jan 13, 2019 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 100324703 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 17, 2014 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 243365 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 2, 2015 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 2410311 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2013 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 20120403561 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | May 19, 2009 | Apr 4, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP37522A | NAME CHANGED | Aug 11, 1994 | Apr 7, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | 9823770 | SURETY | Mar 30, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY | 811413C | SURETY | Jan 13, 2019 | Jan 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 100324703 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Oct 7, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 243365 | SURETY | Oct 2, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Oct 17, 2014 | Oct 17, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 37522A | CARGO | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP37522A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP37522A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 20120403561 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Apr 4, 2012 | Apr 4, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-243365 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-243365 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC243365 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2025 |
| MC243365 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC243365 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jan 23, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC243365 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2016 |
| MC243365 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2015 |
| MC243365 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2014 |
| MC243365 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2014 |
| MC243365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 |
| MC243365 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 |
| MC243365 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Dec 22, 2010 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2019 |
| MC243365 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 26, 2009 | REVOKED | Sep 7, 2010 |
| MC243365 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243365 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC243365 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 1992 | — | 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
15 states • 132 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from latest 100 of 132 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (132 inspections)
Showing 50 of 132
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVERETT | I-5 MP 194.90 | ...415767 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 12, 2025 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PUYALLUP | 110TH AVE E/153RD ST CT E | ...252464 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 23, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENT | CENTRAL AVE N BLK 22800 | ...HG5820 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 3, 2025 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MESA | SR-395*049.00 | ...346281 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.2238 -114.2564 | ...648847 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 36 | ...322933 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 8, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.6455 -110.9299 | ...442175 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 25, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Renton | I-405*004.00 | ...992896 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 11, 2023 | WY | FATAL | 1 | 3 | COKEVILLE | US 30/WY 89 MP .22 | ...442164 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 18, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*088.10 | ...454328 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 11, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MISSION VIEJO | 33.584223/-117.671929 | ...322933 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 21, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEDFORD | I-5 .05 S HIGHLAND DR ON RAMP | ...454336 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 7, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH BEND | I-90*050.70 | ...322908 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 21, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 18.24 E PENDLETON | I-84 .65 E OLD EMIGRANT RD EXIT | ...429010 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 30, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOTHELL | I-405*028.80 | ...GE1931 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SKYKOMISH | SR-2*036.70 | ...833168 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 12, 2021 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.5335 -112.9779 | ...451821 | KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 10, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2018 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events