HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/260536-michael-t-knowles-kennie-c-knowles-and-wilma-e-knowles/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES
Doing business as DON D DAVIS TOWING KENNIE C KNOWLES TRUCKING
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average30.8% vs California average 19.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (530) 243-1366, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC184160.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 13 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 10 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 9 | 100.0% | 71.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDFWFMIMT20 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASUBL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3ATIS | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 260536 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC184160 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES |
| DBA name | DON D DAVIS TOWING KENNIE C KNOWLES TRUCKING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 185,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 4, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWindow Trailers And Slurry Trailers
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 MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES
What does MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES (MC184160), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 260536. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (530) 243-1366, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC184160, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (530) 243-1366
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST COAST LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Redding, CA | 3401664 | MC1095034 | — | Active 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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