Red Knight Transportation LLC
USDOT 227709 · MC-221152 · Mattoon, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Red Knight Transportation LLC (dba RK Transportation) is a corporation based in Mattoon, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 200 power units and 220 drivers, which ranks it #182 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 529 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 11.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 14 tow-away), or 7.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, paper products, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Red Knight Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | RK Transportation |
| USDOT number | 227709 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-221152 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4216 Dewitt Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 |
| Phone | (217) 235-7102 |
| First registered | Jan 29, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 227709.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 900 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 21,349,047 miles reported for 2025 – about 106,745 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 220 CDL drivers; 220 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Red Knight Transportation LL | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.4% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 39% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 71% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 67% higher than average |
| Inspections | 529 | 529 with a driver check, 271 with a vehicle check, 139 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 14, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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| Vynera Transportation Inc USDOT 1585417 | Romeoville | 194 | 388 | 304 | 19.2% | 10 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Red Knight Transportation LLC?
Red Knight Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 227709 and operating authority MC-221152.
How many trucks does Red Knight Transportation LLC have?
It reports 200 power units (200 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 900 trailers, with 220 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 10, 2026).
Where is Red Knight Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Mattoon, Illinois 61938.
What is the out-of-service rate of Red Knight Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 11.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.