HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/227709-red-knight-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
Doing business as RK TRANSPORTATION
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (217) 235-7102, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC221152.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC221152 | Primary | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION Policy CA6676221 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 31, 2022 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
28 of 272 · Illinois avg 24.1%
5 of 524 · Illinois avg 4.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 16 states and provinces, 24 months
- KY 142 27.1%
- OH 130 24.8%
- IL 57 10.9%
- NC 38 7.3%
- TN 35 6.7%
- MD 23 4.4%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 213
208 tractors · 5 straight trucks
Kenworth 133Freightliner 80Peterbilt 41International 22Chevrolet/GMC 3
200 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 381
380 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Wabash 346Hyundai Translead 81Utility 6Stoughton 3Great Dane 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Rural King 135Cargill Animal Nutrition 24Carrier/Same 14Rural King Supply 6Rual King 4Diamond Pet Foods 4Cargill Inc 4Carolina Shavings 3
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | KY | 2 | 6 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,435 vehicle and 388,021 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
139 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 40 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 196 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 36 | 54.7% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 23 | 0 | 16.5% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 3.6% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 9 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 5 | 5 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Jackson, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Dothan, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Chouteau Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Crossville, TN | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Williamsburg, IN | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Lexington, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Springfield (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Clay City Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 227709 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC221152 |
| Legal name | RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| DBA name | RK TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 200 |
| Drivers | 220 |
| Annual mileage | 21,349,047 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 14, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 29, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @ruralking.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 200 | 0 |
| Trailers | 900 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherUsed Batterieswacid
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC221152: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 227709. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (217) 235-7102, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC221152, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (217) 235-7102
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK LOGISTICS High risk Carrier |
Mattoon, IL | 2528857 | MC841544 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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