DBA: KNIFE RIVER
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - MOUNTAIN WEST
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 17.14% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 22.22% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 275
Trailers: 305 (305 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
5450 W GOWEN RD, BOISE, ID, 83709
Phone Number
(208) 362-6152
Mailing Address
5450 W GOWEN RD, BOISE, ID, 83709
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(208) 362-6199
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-20 | BIPD/Primary | AI2-641-005097-05 | $1,000,000 | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2018-03-20 | BIPD/Primary | AI2-641-005097-05 | $1,000,000 | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… | - | - | ACTIVE |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
17.14%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
35 inspections · 6 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
22.22%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
9 inspections · 2 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 4.5%
Below average
2 inspections · 0 OOS
FMCSA Inspection Records (35 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4128002764 | 2 | ID | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH MO 10TAFLGF... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 3889003674 | 1 | ID | 20 | 1 | KENWORTH 1NKWL70X... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 4358000761 | 3 | ID | 1 | 0 | KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 3640005836 | 3 | ID | 1 | 0 | FORD 1FDRF3HT... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 4120000631 | 2 | ID | 1 | 1 | KENWORTH 1XKDP4TX... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 3244009472 | 3 | ID | 1 | 0 | OSHKOSH MO 10TAFLGF... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 4016002177 | 3 | ID | 1 | 0 | COURIER 1FDRF3HT... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 4016002171 | 3 | ID | 2 | 1 | FORD 1FT8W3BN... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 4128002087 | 2 | ID | 2 | 0 | FORD 1FD8W3HT... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | X843000690 | 2 | WA | 4 | 1 | KENWORTH 1NKDXPTX... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 3512004148 | 3 | ID | 1 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKZD49X... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 3596000817 | 2 | ID | 3 | 0 | FORD 1FDRF3HT... |
| May 1, 2025 | AP40270457 | 2 | OR | 1 | 1 | KENWORTH 1XKZD49X... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 4016001766 | 3 | ID | 2 | 0 | FORD 1FD8W3GT... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | PATW000147 | 1 | WY | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKDP4TX... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 4016001661 | 2 | ID | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPCXPEX... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 3887001330 | 1 | ID | 2 | 0 | FORD 1FDRF3HT... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 4128001599 | 1 | ID | 3 | 1 | FORD 1FDRF3HT... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 4120000158 | 1 | ID | 2 | 0 | OSHKOSH MO 10TAFLGF... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 4128001481 | 3 | ID | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH MO 10TAFLGF... |
Jul 1, 2026
4128002764
Jun 24, 2026
3889003674
Apr 9, 2026
4358000761
Sep 24, 2025
3640005836
Aug 27, 2025
4120000631
Aug 15, 2025
3244009472
Aug 14, 2025
4016002177
Aug 13, 2025
4016002171
Aug 11, 2025
4128002087
Jul 22, 2025
X843000690
Jun 24, 2025
3512004148
Jun 3, 2025
3596000817
May 1, 2025
AP40270457
Jan 16, 2025
4016001766
Dec 12, 2024
PATW000147
Nov 6, 2024
4016001661
Oct 3, 2024
3887001330
Sep 24, 2024
4128001599
Aug 27, 2024
4120000158
Aug 7, 2024
4128001481
Aug 6, 2024
2866009206
Aug 5, 2024
3244009024
Jul 31, 2024
4046000130
Jun 18, 2024
0000237406
Jun 14, 2024
3247006148
Nov 30, 2023
3244008674
Oct 17, 2023
0000233434
Oct 12, 2023
4016001025
Aug 30, 2023
3000005038
Aug 25, 2023
PSMJ000060
Aug 22, 2023
L322000147
Aug 7, 2023
3300004053
Aug 2, 2023
3200008024
Jul 28, 2023
4700004781
Jun 28, 2023
PSMJ000044
Total Inspections
35
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
35
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (17 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | ID26C7310960 | ID | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| May 11, 2026 | ID26C7264680 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2026 | ID26C7241770 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2025 | ID25C7107300 | ID | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Nov 4, 2025 | ID25C7113020 | ID | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2024 | ID24C6680990 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2024 | ID24C6625020 | ID | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| May 4, 2023 | ID23C6327290 | ID | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2022 | ID22C6095260 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2021 | ID21C5809520 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 27, 2021 | ID21C5788890 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 21, 2021 | ID21C5769050 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2021 | ID21C5660800 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 27, 2020 | ID20C5579550 | ID | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 9, 2019 | ID19C5242400 | ID | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Jun 24, 2026
ID • ID26C7310960
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 11, 2026
ID • ID26C7264680
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 14, 2026
ID • ID26C7241770
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 5, 2025
ID • ID25C7107300
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Nov 4, 2025
ID • ID25C7113020
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Jun 13, 2024
ID • ID24C6680990
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 10, 2024
ID • ID24C6625020
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
May 4, 2023
ID • ID23C6327290
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 4, 2022
ID • ID22C6095260
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 24, 2021
ID • ID21C5809520
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 27, 2021
ID • ID21C5788890
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 21, 2021
ID • ID21C5769050
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 9, 2021
ID • ID21C5660800
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 27, 2020
ID • ID20C5579550
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 9, 2019
ID • ID19C5242400
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Jan 3, 2019
ID • ID19C5068400
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 30, 2018
ID • ID18C4885260
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
9
Total Crashes
17
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
30
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | Warning |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 4 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
WarningHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 35 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 374 | Large Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 29 | 15 | 0 | 374 |
| Trailers | 305 | 0 | 0 | 305 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
374
29 owned
Trailers
305
305 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
275
Driver Inspections
9
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
374
Power Units
366
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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