What is MC number 227271?

MC number 227271 is assigned to Knight Transportation Inc, a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 428823.

Is Knight Transportation Inc Safe? DOT 428823 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Knight Transportation Inc?

Knight Transportation Inc has a safety rating of "Satisfactory" as of June 15, 2010, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has Knight Transportation Inc had?

Knight Transportation Inc has recorded 6651 total inspections, with 1074 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with a Satisfactory safety rating.

Knight Transportation Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 428823. The company operates from Phoenix, AZ and maintains an active operating status with 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

✓ Satisfactory

Rated: June 15, 2010

Knight Transportation Inc holds a "Satisfactory" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that the carrier has been found to comply with federal safety regulations based on the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

6,651

Total

1,074

OOS

Driver OOS

1,004

Vehicle OOS

6,651 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate16.15%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 16.1% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

157

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

157 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

1.4

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.3

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.0

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

3.2

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Knight Transportation Inc is a large motor carrier operating in Arizona. With 6,651 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 16.1%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 157 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Satisfactory rating from the FMCSA indicates that Knight Transportation Inc meets federal safety standards based on the most recent compliance review. This is the highest rating a carrier can receive.

The company operates 3,200 power units and employs 3,200 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 428823?

USDOT number 428823 is assigned to Knight Transportation Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Phoenix, AZ.

What is the safety rating of Knight Transportation Inc?

Knight Transportation Inc has a safety rating of Satisfactory as of June 15, 2010.

How many inspections has Knight Transportation Inc had?

Knight Transportation Inc has recorded 6,651 total inspections with 1,074 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 16.15%.

Where is Knight Transportation Inc located?

Knight Transportation Inc is headquartered at 2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

What is the MC number for Knight Transportation Inc?

The MC number for Knight Transportation Inc is MC# 227271. The MC number is issued by the FMCSA and authorizes carriers to operate in interstate commerce.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 428823 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Knight Transportation Inc (DOT# 428823 · MC# 227271) – FMCSA Carrier Profile