Knight Transportation
Phoenix, AZ · USDOT 428823 · MC-227271 · Website
Registered as Knight Transportation Inc
- USDOT
- 428823
- Docket
- MC-227271
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, AZ
- Segment
- Truckload
- Power units
- 3,200
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Dry van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
- Power only
- Truckload
- Dedicated
- Intermodal
- Brokerage
Snapshot from the FMCSA motor carrier census, pulled 2026-10-11. Ratings and authority status change — verify before you tender. Check the live SAFER record ↗
Frequently asked questions
What is the USDOT number for Knight? +
Knight Transportation operates under USDOT number 428823. Its operating authority docket is MC-227271. That number identifies the carrier in the FMCSA register and on every rate confirmation, BOL and insurance certificate it issues — use it to verify authority and safety history before you tender a load.
How do I track a Knight shipment? +
Enter your Knight PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no Knight login required and no carrier portal to chase.
How big is the Knight fleet? +
Knight Transportation reports 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers on its most recent MCS-150 filing with the FMCSA, operating from Phoenix, AZ. Fleet size is a useful proxy for how much capacity a carrier can commit on a given lane.
What equipment does Knight run? +
Knight Transportation hauls with dry van, reefer, flatbed, power only. Match your load's equipment requirement against a carrier's fleet before requesting a rate — an equipment mismatch is the most common reason a tender gets rejected.
What is the Knight safety rating? +
The FMCSA lists Knight Transportation with a satisfactory safety rating. Ratings come from compliance reviews and can change — check the carrier's current SAFER snapshot before booking high-value or hazmat freight.