Knight Transport LLC
USDOT 447101 · MC-243365 · Auburn, Washington · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Knight Transport LLC is a corporation based in Auburn, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #114 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 99 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 8.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes, machinery, large objects and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Knight Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 447101 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-243365 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1016 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001 |
| Phone | (253) 536-6840 |
| First registered | May 29, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 447101.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 135 | 1 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 2,537,589 miles reported for 2025 – about 36,251 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 62 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Knight Transport LLC | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 20.5% | 15.8% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 70% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.6 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 80% higher than average |
| Inspections | 99 | 99 with a driver check, 55 with a vehicle check, 70 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 23, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ohio Trucking Enterprise LLC USDOT 3213851 | Auburn | 200 | 205 | 201 | 31.6% | 8 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Knight Transport LLC?
Knight Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 447101 and operating authority MC-243365.
How many trucks does Knight Transport LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 136 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 20, 2026).
Where is Knight Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Auburn, Washington 98001.
What is the out-of-service rate of Knight Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.