ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS

USDOT 783481 • DBA: KNAGGS TRUCKING • 228 S MAIN ST, CARSONVILLE, MI, 48419

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

783,481

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Individual / Sole Proprietor

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Michigan

Phone

8106578916

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

945,675

BOC-3 Agent

OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.

Physical Address

228 S MAIN ST, CARSONVILLE, MI, 48419

Contact

Phone: 8106578916

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Sep 17, 2020

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-350067	ACTIVE	Unknown	Jul 26, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA0944588	ON FILE	Sep 17, 2020	Jul 24, 2024

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA00944588	REPLACED	Jul 24, 2019	Sep 17, 2020
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WF008462	CANCELLED	Dec 1, 2017	Jul 26, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TF657132	REPLACED	Nov 11, 2012	Dec 1, 2017
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CM0053563	REPLACED	Nov 11, 2011	Nov 11, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CM0053563	CANCELLED	Nov 11, 2011	Dec 12, 2012
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CT778194-8007-081	REPLACED	Jul 6, 2009	Nov 11, 2011
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CT778194-8007-071	NAME CHANGED	Nov 11, 2007	Jul 6, 2009
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	GWP17275A	CANCELLED	Nov 11, 2003	Nov 11, 2007
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN368293	REPLACED	Nov 12, 2002	Nov 11, 2003
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN368293	REPLACED	Nov 12, 2002	Nov 12, 2002
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN368293	CANCELLED	Nov 12, 2002	Dec 13, 2003
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN367959	CANCELLED	Aug 13, 2002	Nov 8, 2002
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CM0028012	CANCELLED	Aug 13, 2001	Aug 13, 2002
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	BIPD/Primary	46-A2-CM-0028012-00	CANCELLED	Aug 13, 2000	Aug 13, 2001
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	MGA0000282	CANCELLED	Aug 13, 1999	Aug 13, 2000
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	9666482100	REPLACED	Aug 13, 1998	Aug 13, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY	CA0944588	BIPD/Primary	Jul 24, 2024	Jul 24, 2024
TERM/REPL	PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY	CA00944588	BIPD/Primary	Sep 17, 2020	Sep 17, 2020
CANCEL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WF008462	BIPD/Primary	Jul 26, 2019	Jul 26, 2019
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TF657132	BIPD/Primary	Dec 1, 2017	Dec 1, 2017
TERM/CANCL	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	CM0053563	BIPD/Primary	Dec 12, 2012	Dec 12, 2012
TERM/REPL	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	CM0053563	BIPD/Primary	Nov 11, 2012	Nov 11, 2012
TERM/REPL	SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	CT778194-8007-081	BIPD/Primary	Nov 11, 2011	Nov 11, 2011
NAMECHG	SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	CT778194-8007-071	BIPD/Primary	Jul 6, 2009	Jul 6, 2009
CANCEL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP17275A	BIPD/Primary	Nov 11, 2007	Nov 11, 2007
TERM/CANCL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN368293	BIPD/Primary	Dec 13, 2003	Dec 13, 2003
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN368293	BIPD/Primary	Nov 11, 2003	Nov 11, 2003
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN368293	BIPD/Primary	Nov 12, 2002	Nov 12, 2002
CANCEL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN367959	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2002	Nov 8, 2002
CANCEL	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	CM0028012	BIPD/Primary	Aug 13, 2002	Aug 13, 2002
CANCEL	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	46-A2-CM-0028012-00	BIPD/Primary	Aug 13, 2001	Aug 13, 2001
CANCEL	DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	MGA0000282	BIPD/Primary	Aug 13, 2000	Aug 13, 2000
TERM/REPL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	9666482100	BIPD/Primary	Aug 13, 1999	Aug 13, 1999

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC350067	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jul 1, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jul 26, 2019
MC350067	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jun 3, 2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 2, 2009
MC350067	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 15, 2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 7, 2007
MC350067	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Feb 2, 1999	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Unsafe Driving

56%

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

Inspections

Violations

106

12 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

18.9%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 37 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (106 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (106 violations from 37 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	9	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	7	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	7	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A	Failing to keep RODS	4	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	4	4	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS	Suspension - Deflated air suspension	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25E-L	Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	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:396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM	Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-F	Fuel - Dripping leak.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW	Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82DUMT	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT	HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)	Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)	Physical qualification - general	1	0	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(b)	390.21T(b)	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

18.9%vs nat'l 23.4%

-4.5 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

2.86vs nat'l 1.80

+1.06 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 (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 27, 2026	87203753	Roadside	MI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.11A1-CSURR	No
Feb 19, 2026	87098558	LONDON	KY	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.16-D, 392.2-SLL	No
Feb 19, 2026	87089149	Roadside	MI	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	12	393.47E, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLIFTA	Yes
Dec 16, 2025	86605032	NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	4	396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.9D2-FTF	No
Dec 9, 2025	86537137	MILAN OH	OH	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	6	393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.9A2-C, 395.8A	Yes
Dec 1, 2025	86497405	WISCONSIN DELLS WI	WI	Level 2	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	5	396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLL	No
Nov 10, 2025	86306338	NEWTON WI	WI	Level 2	SURELOAD SEMI-TRAILER	11	395.8A, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLL	No
Oct 2, 2025	85939738	MONROE SCALE N/B	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI	Yes
Aug 13, 2025	85495081	PACKARD HWY	MI	Level 2	BENS SEMI-TRAILER	4	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.9A-LTSIR	No
Jul 9, 2025	85189244	Roadside	MI	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP	No
Jun 10, 2025	84924480	E/B SCALE	MI	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	8	393.207F-SDAS, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 396.3A1-F	Yes
May 12, 2025	84669302	E/B I-94 @ COOPER	MI	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.82DUMT, 395.24D-ELDPT	No
May 12, 2025	84669178	Roadside	MI	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 28, 2025	84273951	W/BI69@M53	MI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLMF	No
Mar 9, 2025	84085939	JACKSON OH	OH	Level 3	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLIFTA	No
Feb 25, 2025	83972390	E/BI69@LAKE NEPESSING	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Feb 5, 2025	83792355	TERRE HAUTE IN	IN	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 16, 2024	83426910	NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-LIL	No
Sep 2, 2024	82573351	FRENCHTOWN	MI	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Aug 28, 2024	82559030	EB I-94 @ COUNTY LINE	MI	Level 1	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	11	396.17(c), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e)	Yes
Jul 29, 2024	82254868	US601	NC	Level 3	FONA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 8, 2024	82109163	70	IL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 25, 2024	81973299	MT HOPE HWY	MI	Level 3	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jun 9, 2024	81867138	LAWRENCE TWP/I-94	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 393.9(a)	No
Apr 5, 2024	81295514	WB I-96 @ WARREN	MI	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	8	396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 392.2	Yes
Apr 4, 2024	81307634	017 - BROWNSTOWN - I-70 E/B	IL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 28, 2024	81241153	BERLIN TWP	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.11	No
Jan 11, 2024	80602482	E/B I-94 @ NORTH RIVER RD	MI	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.2, 391.41(a)	No
Jan 11, 2024	80602388	ADAIR REST AREA I94 E	MI	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jan 2, 2024	80526909	SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA(I69 EB)	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.9(a)	No
Dec 28, 2023	80515207	IONIA SCALE W/B	MI	Level 3	MNTR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Dec 28, 2023	80515266	SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA(I69 EB)	MI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.9(a), 390.21T(b)	No
Oct 26, 2023	80026297	UNION	NC	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 16, 2023	79683961	LASALLE TWP	MI	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 7, 2023	79086281	ROADSIDE	MI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.11	No
Jul 6, 2023	79086290	WB IONIA SCALE	MI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45(b)(2), 392.2	No
Jun 30, 2023	79045426	SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA(I69 EB)	MI	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11, 393.9(a)	Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 20.8% OOS

2024-062026-02

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA(I69 EB)3 · 1 OOS

NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B2

TERRE HAUTE IN1

ADAIR REST AREA I94 E1

BERLIN TWP1

E/BI69@LAKE NEPESSING1

E/B I-94 @ COOPER1

LONDON1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance70 · 11 OOS

Unsafe Driving29 · 1 OOS

Hours of Service5

Driver Fitness1

General/Admin1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 6 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Dec 1, 2025	WI	INJURY	1	LYNDON	IH 090 EB	...N35998	ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS
Mar 24, 2021	IL	INJURY	1	HAZELCREST	I-294 N/B	...W23034	KNAGGS TRUCKING
Feb 5, 2021	MI	TOW	0	Boston Twp	I 96	...W54099	ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS
Jul 18, 2019	SC	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
May 16, 2019	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 14, 2019	MO	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 1, 2019	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 9, 2018	OH	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
Jun 18, 2018	IN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 22, 2017	IL	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 13, 2017	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 29, 2016	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 23, 2016	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 5, 2015	SC	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 11, 2015	TN	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Nov 20, 2014	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 31, 2014	IL	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
May 6, 2014	IN	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
Dec 16, 2013	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 27, 2010	SC	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 8, 2009	KY	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 23, 2008	IN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 14, 2007	IL	INJURY	4	—	—	—	—
May 4, 2007	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 13, 2007	KY	TOW	0	—	—	—	—