Robert & Larry Knutson
Glenville, MN
DBA: KNUTSON OIL CO
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
27
Power Units
20
Drivers
Est. 1982 (43 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 1982. Based in GLENVILLE, MN, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Robert & Larry Knutson operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1,001-5,000 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Robert & Larry Knutson is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 20
MCS-150 Mileage: 932,908 miles (2024)
Driver Information
20
Total Drivers
20
CDL Drivers
20
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON
22 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 15, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Polar Tank Trailer, Pola. Equipment breakdown: 11 SEMI-TRAILER, 10 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is above industry average. About 1 in 8 inspections is finding something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their PM program. 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 | 11 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 45% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 5% |
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 9 | 41% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 3 | 14% |
| Pola | 2 | 9% |
| Walker | 1 | 5% |
| Cusm | 1 | 5% |
| Wabash Nat | 1 | 5% |
| Bren | 1 | 5% |
| Polar | 1 | 5% |
| Internatio | 1 | 5% |
| Westmor | 1 | 5% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 5% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 22 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAU7291 | MN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 4652STZ | MN | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| PAV8041 | MN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 4723STW | MN | WALKER SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PAS8350 | MN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 2282STX | MN | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| STE5314 | MN | CUSM SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| PAW9846 | MN | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| PAV9409 | MN | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| STH5882 | MN | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| STA0724 | MN | BREN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1758STZ | MN | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Nov 2025 |
| PAW2834 | MN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Nov 2025 |
| 0872STR | MN | POLAR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| PAW4183 | MN | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 1662STY | MN | WESTMOR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| PAV8506 | MN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 2283STX | MN | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| PAS5918 | MN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| STA4247 | MN | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 22)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
24
Inspections
24 months
19
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-9.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | IA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/15/2026 | IA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/09/2026 | IA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 03/21/2026 | IA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 03/10/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/02/2026 | MN | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/16/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 11/24/2025 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/15/2025 | IA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/29/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/09/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/08/2025 | MN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 24 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 91X | 4E29277 | $1 Million | 01/30/2016 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06488A | 04/01/2002 | 09/02/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG381520A | 02/26/2003 | 08/30/2004 | CANCEL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4C29277 | 01/30/2016 | 08/13/2021 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06488A | 04/01/2002 | 08/10/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06488A | 04/01/2002 | 07/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2J66909 | 07/01/2004 | 07/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2R66909 | 07/01/2004 | 04/21/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3J1 | 03/22/2005 | 04/21/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2A66909 | 08/10/2004 | 04/21/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2R66909 | 07/01/2004 | 03/22/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3J194 69 | 03/22/2005 | 03/22/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3J1 | 03/22/2005 | 03/22/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2A66909 | 08/10/2004 | 03/22/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG381520 | 02/26/2002 | 02/26/2003 | CANCEL | |
| TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA | 6846953 | 02/26/1997 | 02/26/2002 | CANCEL | |
| TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA | 684 69 53 | 02/26/1997 | 02/26/2002 | CANCEL | |
| TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA | 684 69 53 | 02/26/1997 | 02/26/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3R1 94 69 | 03/22/2005 | 01/30/2016 | CANCEL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3A1 94 69 | 03/22/2005 | 01/30/2016 | CANCEL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4R29277 | 01/30/2016 | 01/30/2016 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON's authority currently active?
ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON been in business?
ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1982, making their authority approximately 43 years, 10 months old.
Where is ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON located?
ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON is physically located at 251 WEST MAIN STEEET, GLENVILLE, MN 56036.
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How does a fleet like ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MN?
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Roadside Inspection History 24 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON has been inspected 24 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, MN. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 13%) 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-SLLEWA1 — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-15 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-21 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-10 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-17 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-16 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-11-24 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-15 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-29 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-09 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-08 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-22 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-11 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-16 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-03 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-22 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-09 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2024-10-21 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-07 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-20 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 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.
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