Knight Refrigerated LLC
USDOT 1252905 · MC-491016 · Phoenix, Arizona · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Knight Refrigerated LLC is a company based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 379 power units and 379 drivers, which ranks it #18 by fleet size among 134 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arizona. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 808 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 17.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 40 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (15 injuries, 2 fatalities, 39 tow-away), or 10.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Knight Refrigerated LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1252905 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-491016 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027 |
| Phone | (623) 907-7231 |
| First registered | May 28, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1252905.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 379 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,442 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 39,702,342 miles reported for 2024 – about 104,756 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 379 CDL drivers; 379 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Arizona carriers with 50+ units (134).
| Measure | Knight Refrigerated LLC | Same size, US | AZ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.0% | 18.3% | 18.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 154% higher than average |
| Inspections | 808 | 808 with a driver check, 448 with a vehicle check, 415 BASIC violations recorded, 28 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 4, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Knight Refrigerated LLC?
Knight Refrigerated LLC is registered with USDOT number 1252905 and operating authority MC-491016.
How many trucks does Knight Refrigerated LLC have?
It reports 379 power units (379 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,442 trailers, with 379 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 3, 2025).
Where is Knight Refrigerated LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Phoenix, Arizona 85027.
What is the out-of-service rate of Knight Refrigerated LLC?
Over 24 months, 17.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.