Knight Transport LLC
Auburn, WA
Profile data updated Aug 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
70
Power Units
66
Drivers
FMCSA since 1991 (35 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since May 1991. Based in Auburn, WA, they operate a fleet of 70 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Knight Transport LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Trailers | 135 | 1 | 0 | 136 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Knight Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,537,589 miles (2025)
Driver Information
66
Total Drivers
66
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC
41 trucks and 54 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 19, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Reitnouer Inc, Kenworth, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 54 SEMI-TRAILER, 39 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 54 | 57% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 39 | 41% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2% |
Trailers (54 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 | 54 |
| Reitnouer | 20 |
| Unpublishe | 12 |
| Western | 5 |
| Rntr | 5 |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
| Utility Trailer | 2 |
| Ravens-met | 1 |
| Alloy Trai | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Western Tr | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Columbia T | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 45 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 7 |
| Camping or Travel Trailer | 2 |
| 53 ft | 34 |
| 48 ft | 16 |
| 26 ft | 1 |
| 27 ft | 1 |
| 50 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 42 |
| 4 axles | 12 |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Reitnouer Inc | 35 | 37% |
| Kenworth | 24 | 25% |
| Peterbilt | 14 | 15% |
| Western Trailer Company | 7 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 4 | 4% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 2% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 2% |
| Fontaine Trailer | 1 | 1% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 1% |
| Forest River | 1 | 1% |
| Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc | 1 | 1% |
| Western Star | 1 | 1% |
| Alloy | 1 | 1% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (terry) | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59829AD | WA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| RP26097 | WA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| RP23105 | WA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 35949AE | WA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| RP25630 | WA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 59828AD | WA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3583ZU | WA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | May 2026 |
| RP21968 | WA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 94330RP | WA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 5377447 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| RP18075 | WA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 59830AD | WA | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| RP15001 | WA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 22360AB | WA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 22304AB | WA | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| RP21971 | WA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 80322AC | WA | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| RP18071 | WA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 92870RP | WA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 35944AE | WA | Rntr SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: WA (91) · ME (3) · OR (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 95)
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
101
Inspections
24 months
99
Violations
Total found
18
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+2.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | NV | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/24/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 06/23/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/25/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/02/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/18/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 101 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Filed — amount not reported
LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | CLP37522A | $1 Million | 03/04/2014 |
| Bond / Surety | LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 | 9823770 | — | 03/30/2025 |
View Insurance History (17 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 10/17/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 10/07/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 243365 | 10/01/2013 | 10/02/2015 | CANCEL | |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 100324703 | 10/01/2016 | 10/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 20120403561 | 04/04/2012 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | 05/19/2009 | 09/01/2010 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP37522A | 08/11/1994 | 04/07/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2410311 | 10/01/2013 | 04/07/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 37522A | 08/01/1994 | 04/07/2014 | NAMECHG | |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | 05/19/2009 | 04/04/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | 9823770 | 01/18/2019 | 03/30/2025 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP37522A | 08/11/1994 | 03/04/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY | 811413C | 10/01/2017 | 01/13/2019 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 5 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | WA | EVERETT, WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 11/12/2025 | WA | PUYALLUP, WA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Dry · Dark — lit |
| 07/23/2025 | WA | KENT, WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 07/03/2025 | WA | MESA, WA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/15/2025 | MT | MT | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
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 KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Is KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?
KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC been in business?
KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1991, making their authority approximately 35 years, 2 months old.
Where is KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC located?
KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 1016 W MAIN ST, AUBURN, WA 98001.
Roadside Inspection History 101 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC has been inspected 101 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA, CA, MT. Out of these, 14 inspections (about 14%) 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 393.75A3-TAOL — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | NV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-24 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-23 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-25 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-18 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-03 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | OR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-09 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-09 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-03-04 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
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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
58 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for KNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC, of which 16 (28%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 15 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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