KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (813) 495-3681, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1709381.
- 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 1 · Florida avg 25.6%
0 of 2 · Florida avg 10.0%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2025 | FL | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 3 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4359169 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1709381 |
| Legal name | KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 243,973 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 9, 2025 · 1 year ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC
What does KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC (MC1709381), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4359169. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (813) 495-3681, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1709381, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (813) 495-3681
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.
2 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIFEHAND SERVICES LLC | 4366148 | MC1709376 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LEMPE GROUP LLC | 8676310 | MC49497962 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.