RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: RK TRANSPORTATION
USDOT
227709
MC Number
221152
Fleet Size
200
Total Drivers
220
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in MATTOON, Illinois, operating 200 power units with 220 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 15 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 547 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
547
Total
66%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION — eff. Mar 31, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
15
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT #227709) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC has 547 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 15 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 200 power units with 220 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC located?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in MATTOON, Illinois at 4216 DEWITT AVENUE, 61938. Phone: (217) 235-7102.
What are RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rates?
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.