KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
428823
MC Number
227271
Fleet Size
3200
Total Drivers
3200
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in PHOENIX, Arizona, operating 3200 power units with 3200 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 1.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 190 crashes on file (7 fatal, 57 with injuries). FMCSA records show 6694 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 Arizona is 12.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.9% across 30,711 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
6694
Total
61%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
RED ROCK RISK RETENTION GROUP — eff. Mar 1, 2018
Cargo
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Feb 1, 2011
Surety Bond
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America — eff. Apr 5, 2016
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
190
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #428823) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC has 6694 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 190 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 KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC operates 3200 power units with 3200 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC located?
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is based in PHOENIX, Arizona at 2002 WEST WAHALLA LANE, 85027. Phone: (623) 907-7231.
What are KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.0%, 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 18.7%, 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.