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Knight Transportation Inc

USDOT 428823MC-227271USDOT activeAuthority active· Phoenix, AZ

Knight Transportation Inc (USDOT 428823) runs 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers based in Phoenix, AZ, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-227271. The earliest grant on file is from May 1990, 36 years, 6 months ago. $4,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company. 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.

Operating authority

DocketAuthorityStatusInsurance requiredOn file
MC-227271BrokerActivebond$5,000,000 liability, bond
MC-227271Motor carrier of propertyActive$1,000,000 liability$5,000,000 liability

Earliest grant on file: May 7, 1990 (36 years, 6 months ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffectiveCancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 91XAce American Insurance Company$4,000,000Mar 1, 2021—
Liability (BIPD) · form 91XRed Rock Risk Retention Group$1,000,000Mar 1, 2018—
Cargo · form 34Lexington Insurance Company—Feb 1, 2011—
Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America—Apr 5, 2016—

Confirm coverage with the insurer before tendering a load.

Authority history

DateDocketAction
Apr 8, 2016MC-227271Reinstated · broker
Mar 28, 2016MC-227271Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Mar 28, 2016MC-227271Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Mar 21, 2016MC-227271Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Mar 21, 2016MC-227271Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Dec 2, 2013MC-227271Revoked · broker
Feb 23, 2010MC-227271Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Feb 23, 2010MC-227271Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Feb 5, 2010MC-227271Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Feb 5, 2010MC-227271Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Mar 11, 2008MC-227271Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Mar 11, 2008MC-227271Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Mar 3, 2008MC-227271Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Mar 3, 2008MC-227271Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Feb 13, 2007MC-227271Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Feb 9, 2007MC-227271Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Feb 5, 2007MC-227271Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Feb 5, 2007MC-227271Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Nov 14, 2005MC-227271Discontinued revocation · broker
Nov 7, 2005MC-227271Reinstated · broker
Nov 7, 2005MC-227271Involuntary revocation · broker
Feb 28, 2005MC-227271Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Feb 3, 2005MC-227271Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jan 4, 2005MC-227271Discontinued revocation · broker
Dec 21, 2004MC-227271Involuntary revocation · broker
Jun 1, 1992MC-227271Granted · broker
May 7, 1990MC-227271Granted · motor carrier of property
May 7, 1990MC-227271Granted · motor carrier of property

Revocations

DocketAuthorityOrder servedEffective
MC-227271BrokerSep 6, 2013Oct 9, 2013 · involuntary revocation

Registration

USDOT number428823
USDOT statusActive
DocketsMC-227271
Legal nameKnight Transportation Inc
OperationInterstate
ClassificationAuthorized for hire
Business typeCorporation
LocationPhoenix, Arizona 85027
USDOT addedNov 21, 1990
Last MCS-150 updateNov 3, 2025
Safety ratingSatisfactory · Jun 15, 2010
Hazardous materialsYes

Fleet

Power units3,200
Trucks3,200
Drivers3,200 · 3,200 with a CDL
Annual miles275,251,700 · 2024

Cargo carried

General freight, Household goods, Fresh produce, Intermodal containers, Beverages, Paper products

Other records

  • 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.

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