HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/653988-knight-transfer-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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.
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, (616) 748-9878, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC303351.
- 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
1 of 8 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 12 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 6, 2025 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | MI | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Apr 3, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 | 75.0% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 20.0% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39145AMCEM | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALATR | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hastings, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Troy, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Dearborn, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 653988 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC303351 |
| Legal name | KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 41 |
| Drivers | 29 |
| Annual mileage | 2,116,800 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 9, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGarbage/Refuse
Questions about KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC
What does KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC (MC303351), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC 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 KNIGHT TRANSFER SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 653988. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 748-9878, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC303351, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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