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L KNIFE & SON

DOT 2973014
MC 175771
Entity Carrier
35 ELDER AVENUE, KINGSTON, MA 02364 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2973014
ACTIVE

Overview

L KNIFE & SON is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2025, based in Kingston, Massachusetts. It operates a fleet of 44 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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1 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

1
Inspections, 24 mo
1
Violations, 24 mo
0
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2025-09-02
392.2-SLLCP — State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units44
Drivers54
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-175771

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is L KNIFE & SON authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2973014 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does L KNIFE & SON carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is L KNIFE & SON's safety rating?
L KNIFE & SON does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does L KNIFE & SON operate?
It runs 44 power units with 54 drivers on file.

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Contact L KNIFE & SON

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Physical Address
35 ELDER AVENUE
KINGSTON, MA 02364
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