KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
- 428823
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2002 WEST WAHALLA LANE
PHOENIX, AZ 85027 - 3,200
- 3,200
- 6,263
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 04/24/2024 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 20.3 | 21.4 |
| Driver | 1.3 | 6.0 |
| Hazmat | 1.8 | 4.5 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 04/24/2024 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-227271 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | Yes | MC-227271 |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending March 29, 2024
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
3.14
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 2.97 | 2.97 | 3.01 | 3.00 | 3.04 | 3.14 |
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 2,229
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 333 | 330 | 8 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 171 | 43 | 2 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 103 | 3 | 6 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 98 | 78 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 92 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 89 | 61 | 6 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 84 | 73 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 81 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.47(e) | Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment | 66 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 61 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 60 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 53 | 53 | 8 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 48 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 47 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 46 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 44 | 11 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 43 | 11 | 4 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 40 | 7 | 4 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 31 | 15 | 6 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 29 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 27 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 25 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | 24 | 24 | 7 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 24 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 22 | 22 | 8 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Windshield wipers inoperative/defective | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 15 | 12 | 7 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 13 | 5 | 7 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(f) | No / insufficient warning devices | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 9 | 5 | 8 |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Damaged or discolored windshield | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95(b) | No spare fuses as required | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45(a) | Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBC | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing permits < 70% of light | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken. | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.11TT | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45DCPC | Brake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(3) | Drivers view and/or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.104F4R | No edge protection for tiedowns | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11N | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.122(b) | Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(b) | Excessive steering wheel lash | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.24(a) | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.24BR | Non-compliant fog or driving lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(a) | Improper Lamp Mounting | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake rotor or drum - piece missing or in danger of falling away | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(b) | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(c) | Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(b) | ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.70(b)(2) | Kingpin not properly engaged | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others, radial ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged cord in the sidewall. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75C-OOS | Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LHLO | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.1 | Must have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Defective coupling devices for semi-trailer. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Sliding subframe rail defective | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5A-HNLOW | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 3,904
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 12,108 | 6,848 | 21,566 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 7/31/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
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6,263
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