HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/783481-arnold-james-knaggs/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS
Doing business as KNAGGS TRUCKING
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.9% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
MC513694: Broker inactive
MC1068098: no authority granted
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, (810) 657-8916, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC350067 or MC513694 or MC1068098.
- 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) | MC350067 | Primary | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. Policy 506-9100249 · 91X | $750,000 | Jul 24, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 18 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 22 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 29, 2026 | VA | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Apr 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | MI | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MI | 2 | 4 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | OH | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | WI | 2 | 5 | 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
59 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 88 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 | 52 | 10 | 88.1% | 63.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 5.1% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 5.1% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 4 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 2 | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Lyndon, WI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 783481 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC350067, MC513694, MC1068098 |
| Legal name | ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS |
| DBA name | KNAGGS TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 945,675 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 3, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 30, 1998 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsU.S. MailBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherSteel
Questions about ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS
What does ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS's operating authority allow?
MC350067: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS 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 ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 783481. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (810) 657-8916, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC350067 or MC513694 or MC1068098, 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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