Knife River Midwest LLC
103
Power Units
36
Drivers
Est. 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 are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Oversize.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Knife River Midwest LLC appears to operate 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
Dispatch Services in IA
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
18
Inspections
24 months
17
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+4.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.9%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ |
| 10/07/2024 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/10/2024 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/27/2024 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/19/2024 | NE | Full | 2 | 1 |
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Violation Breakdown
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
| 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 →
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 and Oversize.
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, 8 months old.
Where is KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC located?
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC is physically located at 2220 HAWKEYE DRIVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51105.
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