DBA: AMERICAN KNIGHTS MOVING

KNIGHTS USA VAN LINES INC

DOT 1977907 MC 940017 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
41 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 26.83% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
20 units

Drivers: 6

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5824 WALTRIP ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77087

Phone Number

(281) 345-2695

Mailing Address

5824 WALTRIP ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77087

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
10 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-01-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-12-23 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2023-05-09 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2021-04-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-01-23 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC940017 2017-01-23

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-01-22 BIPD/Primary CIC1011964 $750,000 COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-01-22 Cargo SPP1828465 N/A SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2024-12-20 BIPD/Primary CA990804212 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2025-01-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-23 CARGO IHY H530171 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2025-01-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-01-19 BIPD/Primary CA3190709 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2023-05-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-11-28 BIPD/Primary MC-000000325 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2021-01-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-11-28 CARGO 012124303 $750,000 GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 2021-03-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-11-28 BIPD/Primary MC-000000108 $750,000 SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-11-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-03-27 BIPD/Primary CA 2765119 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2017-11-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-01-14 CARGO USA4156425 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2017-01-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-01-14 CARGO USA4110280 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2017-01-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-11-11 BIPD/Primary CA 2765119 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2017-04-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

26.83%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

41 inspections · 11 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

12 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 41 Last inspection: Jul 28, 2026 Total crashes: 1

FMCSA Inspection Records (41 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 28, 2026

1410762041

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 13, 2026

7900002015

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AR FREIGHTLIN 1FUGGHDV...

Jun 2, 2026

7890001672

1 viol.
Level 3 AR FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

May 15, 2026

NDM1008346

Level 3 CA FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

May 13, 2026

V262358096

Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Apr 21, 2026

3728Q337S4

Level 2 NM VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 21, 2026

3728Q337S4

Level 2 NM VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 13, 2026

ND72010925

Level 1 CA INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 29, 2026

V262290790

4 viol.
Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 20, 2026

5617001004

2 viol.
Level 2 AZ FREIGHTLIN 1FUGGHDV...

Mar 11, 2026

0028560946

9 viol.
Level 2 CO FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Feb 18, 2026

I3A1082391

Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Jan 14, 2026

HP46000291

1 viol.
Level 3 ND VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Jan 14, 2026

P313152581

Level 3 OK FRHT 3ALACXDT...

Jan 6, 2026

4775001641

Level 1 FL MACK 1M2MDBAA...
Total Inspections

41

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

41

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Nov 30, 2025

AL • AL0005728549

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

1

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

56

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 14
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 34
OOS: 7

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

41
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

20
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

20

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

6

CDL Drivers: 6
Interstate: 6
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

12

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 33.33%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Household Goods

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

20

Power Units

20

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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