DBA: RK TRANSPORTATION

RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

DOT 227709 MC 221152 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
808 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.67% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.26% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
200 units

Drivers: 220

Trailers: 900 (900 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4216 DEWITT AVENUE, MATTOON, IL, 61938

Phone Number

(217) 235-7102

Mailing Address

4216 DEWITT AVENUE, MATTOON, IL, 61938

Cell Phone

(217) 254-8284

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(217) 234-3955

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-04-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-06-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-06-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-06-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2018-01-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-04-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-10-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-01-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-07-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1997-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-08-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC221152 2018-06-18

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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2022-03-31 BIPD/Primary CA6676221 $750,000 SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORP… - - ACTIVE
2021-03-31 BIPD/Primary 90-17154-02 $750,000 SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-03-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-04-01 BIPD/Primary CA6675548 $750,000 SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORP… 2021-03-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-31 BIPD/Primary CAF4058384 $750,000 SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORP… 2020-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-12-15 BIPD/Primary AS7-691-462275-01 $750,000 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 2018-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-03-31 BIPD/Primary AS7-Z91-445177-02 $750,000 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 2018-01-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-03-31 BIPD/Primary AS7-691-462275-01 $750,000 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 2015-03-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA 121095A $750,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2009-11-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-09-30 BIPD/Primary CA 121095A $750,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2014-03-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-24 BIPD/Primary BAP2213504 $750,000 STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSUR… 2009-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-03-31 BIPD/Primary CPP 072 1901 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2009-03-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-03-31 BIPD/Primary 1 E 6 89 4 3-99 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2000-05-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-03-31 BIPD/Primary 41-023640-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-06-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-07-02 BIPD/Primary 970204 07730823 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-03-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-07-02 CARGO 976004 07946438 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-05-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-03-31 BIPD/Primary 1E 09203-96 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1997-06-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
1991-03-31 BIPD/Primary ADL3884473 $750,000 MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE C… 1995-07-05 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.67%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

808 inspections · 62 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.26%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

39 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 808 Last inspection: Jul 28, 2026 Total crashes: 83

FMCSA Inspection Records (808 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 28, 2026

0006899432

Level 3 NC KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 24, 2026

I032380091

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 23, 2026

CV43797354

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 23, 2026

CV43797354

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 22, 2026

8914001307

Level 3 VA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 16, 2026

1808001395

1 viol.
Level 3 OH KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 15, 2026

1494003501

2 viol.
Level 1 FL KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 15, 2026

1494003501

2 viol.
Level 1 FL KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 15, 2026

1494003501

2 viol.
Level 1 FL KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 14, 2026

CV44881547

2 viol.
Level 1 KY KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 13, 2026

I032I90099

1 viol.
Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 13, 2026

3289001505

Level 3 OH KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 9, 2026

8283000358

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 9, 2026

CV44793045

Level 3 KY KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 7, 2026

CV44793022

Level 3 KY KW 1XKYDP9X...
Total Inspections

808

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

808

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (83 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 22, 2026

AL • AL0006665261

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 28, 2026

VA • VA0261190078

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2026

IL • ILX004115470

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2025

TN • TN0400418462

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2025

IN • IN0904866867

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 10, 2025

KY • KY0073270272

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 31, 2025

OH • OH0255211567

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2025

IL • ILX003995902

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2025

KY • KY0073240829

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 8, 2025

FL • FL2700208605

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 18, 2025

MO • MO0000112048

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2025

OH • OH0253012892

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 6, 2024

KY • KY0073129322

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2024

WV • WV202426197A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2024

OH • OH0245190588

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

30

Total Crashes

83

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

149

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 33
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 23
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 89
OOS: 41

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

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

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

808
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

200
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

200

200 owned

Trailers

900

900 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

220

CDL Drivers: 220
Interstate: 220
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

39

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 10.26%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 220
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Grain/Feed Farm Supplies

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

200

Power Units

200

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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