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RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

DOT 227709
MC 221152
Entity Carrier
4216 DEWITT AVENUE, MATTOON, IL 61938 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory16 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
227709
ACTIVE

Overview

RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2026, based in Mattoon, Illinois, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 200 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0.7547169811320755%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
11.397058823529411%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2026
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: 8
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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804 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

531
Inspections, 24 mo
200
Violations, 24 mo
45
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-04
383.23A2-LCDLN — License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-09-03
396.5-HL — Hubs - Leaking hub (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-21
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-08-14
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units200
Drivers220
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-221152

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 RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 227709 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.7547169811320755% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
It runs 200 power units with 220 drivers on file.

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4216 DEWITT AVENUE
MATTOON, IL 61938
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