Knight Transportation Inc
USDOT 428823 · MC-227271 · Phoenix, Arizona · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Knight Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers, which ranks it #2 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 6,687 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 18.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 185 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (78 injuries, 6 fatalities, 177 tow-away), or 5.8 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, intermodal containers, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Knight Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 428823 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-227271 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027 |
| Phone | (623) 907-7231 |
| First registered | Nov 21, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 428823.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3,200 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9,500 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 275,251,700 miles reported for 2024 – about 86,016 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 3,200 CDL drivers; 3,200 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Arizona carriers with 50+ units (134).
| Measure | Knight Transportation Inc | Same size, US | AZ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.7% | 14.8% | 18.8% | 26% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 16% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.8 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 121% higher than average |
| Inspections | 6,687 | 6,684 with a driver check, 4,251 with a vehicle check, 3,520 BASIC violations recorded, 40 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 15, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arizona
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arizona carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Knight Transportation Inc?
Knight Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 428823 and operating authority MC-227271.
How many trucks does Knight Transportation Inc have?
It reports 3,200 power units (3,200 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 9,500 trailers, with 3,200 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 3, 2025).
Where is Knight Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Phoenix, Arizona 85027.
What is the out-of-service rate of Knight Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.