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KIRK LEVI KNUTSON
DBA: K L Knutson
Malta, IL
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1523088 · MC 807909
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-807909 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC807909
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1523088
MC Number
MC-807909
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 28, 2006
Authority Granted
December 12, 2012
Annual Mileage
12,677 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Malta, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Merritt | Livestock · 48 ft | 1MT2N4828JH006047 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X5YN522522 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | 5005490302 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | IV | 12 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XP5D69X5YN522522 1MT2N4828JH006047 |
WI TS52755 IL 976235ST |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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