Knife River Midwest LLC
Sioux City, IA
Profile data updated Nov 17, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
103
Power Units
36
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 1988. Based in Sioux City, IA, they operate a fleet of 103 power units with 36 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Oversize and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Knife River Midwest LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Trailers | 74 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Knife River Midwest LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 36
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,467,270 miles (2024)
Driver Information
36
Total Drivers
36
CDL Drivers
36
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC
14 trucks and 6 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 13, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 11 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 15% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 55% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 30% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 15% |
Trailers (6 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 6 |
| Smithco | 2 |
| Trail King | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Flng | 1 |
| Fell | 1 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 4 | 20% |
| Peterbilt | 4 | 20% |
| Kenworth | 4 | 20% |
| Ford | 2 | 10% |
| Smithco | 2 | 10% |
| Fell | 1 | 5% |
| Trail King | 1 | 5% |
| Flng | 1 | 5% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 5% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FV7462 | IA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| DP2328 | IA | Fell SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| SF9699 | IA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| VB8806 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| SB3913 | IA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| FY0450 | IA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| FY0451 | IA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| PZ6071 | IA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| TD6307 | IA | Smithco SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| SB3896 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| SB3860 | IA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| VC9761 | IA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Oct 2024 |
| TD5279 | IA | Smithco SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| FH6539 | IA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| VA2403 | IA | Trail King SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| SB3917 | IA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| FR4147 | IA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| TG6465 | IA | Flng SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| SF4855 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
| TI2205 | IA | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 20)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
20
Inspections
24 months
18
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+2.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-16.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | NE | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2025 | NE | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 07/31/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2025 | IA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2025 | IA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 6 | ✓ |
| 11/11/2024 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/05/2024 | SD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/17/2024 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/11/2024 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
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Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2024 | IA | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Oversize and Box Truck.
Is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC's authority currently active?
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC been in business?
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1988, making their authority approximately 37 years, 11 months old.
Where is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC located?
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC is physically located at 2220 HAWKEYE DRIVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51105.
Roadside Inspection History 20 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC has been inspected 20 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NE, SD, IA. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 15%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA2 — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | NE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | NE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-23 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-02-27 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 6 | — |
| 2024-11-11 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-05 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-17 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-11 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-07 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-10 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-27 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-19 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-07-30 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC was cited for 8 violations, of which 3 (38%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (3)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (4)
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