Knife River Corporation - South
USDOT 816566 · MC-422087 · Bryan, Texas · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Knife River Corporation - South is a corporation based in Bryan, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 244 power units and 172 drivers, which ranks it #135 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 46 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 6.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 11 tow-away), or 4.9 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, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Knife River Corporation - South |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 816566 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-422087 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6310 State Highway 21 West, Bryan, TX 77807 |
| Phone | (979) 361-2948 |
| First registered | Jun 23, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 816566.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 166 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 116 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 5,034,343 miles reported for 2025 – about 20,633 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 172 CDL drivers; 0 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Knife River Corporation - So | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 64% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 46 | 46 with a driver check, 44 with a vehicle check, 25 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Knife River Corporation - South?
Knife River Corporation - South is registered with USDOT number 816566 and operating authority MC-422087.
How many trucks does Knife River Corporation - South have?
It reports 244 power units (67 tractors, 166 straight trucks) and 116 trailers, with 172 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 31, 2025).
Where is Knife River Corporation - South located?
Its registered physical address is in Bryan, Texas 77807.
What is the out-of-service rate of Knife River Corporation - South?
Over 24 months, 6.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.