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WRIGHT-KNOX MOTOR LINES INC
Armagh, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 207632 · MC 158196
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-158196 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.7% OOS · 74 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 74 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC158196
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CVP 2030014-00
AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MXI93023952
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
207632
MC Number
MC-158196
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 1981
Authority Granted
September 30, 1985
Annual Mileage
2,633,639 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
652 East Philadelphia Street Ext, Armagh, PA 15920
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daryl Phipps
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
74
Driver Inspections
51
Vehicle Inspections
33
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
8.7% of 46 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 48 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 48 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 48 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 48 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA9
OH7
TN7
KY4
MT4
WV4
and 14 more states
Fleet & Equipment (68)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~38
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
30
Dry Van
29
Semi-trailer
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0JN896485 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9JN896484 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4JJ186318 | 3 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2DM421A46NS185117 | 3 | — |
| Damon Indu | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA4XNS185122 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3KN898751 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6GN941860 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7JN895933 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XMBA45868 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXLM017796 | 2 | — |
Show all 68 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y3HM076699 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GG711912 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GP770314 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP770315 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CG287720 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CG287704 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536CG287713 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25387G022412 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4EJ410354 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4JJ186321 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6EJ410355 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | — | 2DM421A46NS185120 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA48NS185121 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR4LDLJ4745 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1KN898750 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2GN961376 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3HN985655 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8FN921950 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXGN948522 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ26VB000681 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06259D435957 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL370497 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2MM022377 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5HM076705 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6HM081542 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07YXHM076702 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y9GM051227 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CG287710 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GG770510 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CG287711 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GG770511 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CG287703 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GP770316 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GG711915 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GG770513 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP770317 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP770320 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CG287719 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CG287714 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GG711916 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GP770318 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGP770319 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7KJ234458 | 1 | — |
| Diamond | Semi-trailer | 2DM421A44NS185116 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 2DM421A48NS185118 | 1 | — |
| Oi Mono | Semi-trailer | 2DM421A4XNS185119 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA43NS185124 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 2W928MGB9YT007075 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Fruehuaf | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3AWF1VT26NX137045 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2HN985646 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4GN961377 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5GN938707 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6FN921946 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6GN961378 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN961379 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXGN945264 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324RM407524 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326RM407525 | 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 (74)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | 8283000337 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | — | — | FASHION RIVER SFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FRUEHAUF INC. |
4V4NC9EH4GN961377 7SMF5EJ26VB000681 |
PA AH63872 PA PT600X9 |
| June 28, 2026 | 3224000171 | HEBRON OH | II | — | — | RACE TIRES AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AW07Y6HM081542 1UYVS2538CG287714 |
PA AG98766 PA PT439N7 |
| May 1, 2026 | 3260000296 | FREMONT OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH5GN938707 1UYVS2538GG711916 |
PA AH21537 PA PT485X4 |
| April 24, 2026 | I039710092 | RICEVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DAMON INDU |
1M1AW07Y5HM076705 2DM42JA4XNS185122 |
PA AH46173 PA PT206M4 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | I033T92189 | COLLIERVILLE TN | II | 1 | — | KENNAMETAL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GYXLM017796 1UYVS2535CG287704 |
PA AF84715 PA PT308N3 |
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 8330000389 | FULTON AR | III | — | — | S.T.A. TN, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X6EJ410355 1DW1A532XMBA45868 |
PA AH34924 PA PT458T6 |
| March 24, 2026 | CV42990482 | BOWLING GREEN, KY | II | 1 | — | GREENTREE BEDDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY2MM022377 1UYVS2536CG287713 |
PA AH49210 PA PT2409S |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | D124601354 | ON ROUTE 422 E 75 FEET EAST OF, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH8FN921950 |
PA AH25383 |
| December 22, 2025 | D209535650 | ON US HIGHWAY 422 184 FEET WES, PA | III | — | — | WRIGHT-KNOX MOTOR LINES INC | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH8FN921950 |
PA AH25383 |
| December 10, 2025 | 0784451322 | BYERS CO | II | — | — | KENNAMETAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FRUEHAUF INC. |
4V4NC9EH7JN895933 7SMF5EJ26VB000681 |
PA AH60888 PA PT600X9 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | 9 | April 14, 2026 |
| S.T.A. TN LLC | 5 | April 1, 2026 |
| SPECIALTY TIRES OF AMERICA | 5 | December 1, 2025 |
| RACE TIRES AMERICA | 3 | June 28, 2026 |
| HOGANAS | 3 | October 9, 2025 |
| STA | 2 | November 5, 2024 |
| FASHION RIVER SFS | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| GREENTREE BEDDING | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| COAL FILLERS INC | 1 | November 24, 2025 |
| SPECIALTY TIRE OF AMERICA | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| PORTAGE LOGISTICS | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| SPECIALTY TIRES OF AMERICA, PA | 1 | September 20, 2025 |
21 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 19, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 27, 1989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 6, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 6, 1984 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 9, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 20, 1982 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
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