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MICHAEL T KNOWLES KENNIE C KNOWLES AND WILMA E KNOWLES
DBA: Don D Davis Towing Kennie C Knowles Trucking
Redding, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 260536 · MC 184160
Active
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-184160 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
35.7% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 5
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC184160
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
1 yr
Revocation Filings
6
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC184160
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Required Filings
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
260536
MC Number
MC-184160
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 4, 1985
Authority Reinstated
September 2, 2025
Annual Mileage
185,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3411 S Market St, Redding, CA 96001
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kennie Clayton Knowles
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
35.7% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
9 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA22
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Crib Log Trailer
1
Flatbed
1
Pole Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Coronado | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGND68FDGG9999 | 8 | 2 |
| Perl | Crib Log Trailer | 1PLA02422HTL81100 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Coronado | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGND6XFDGH8459 | 4 | 2 |
| Casca | Pole Trailer | 1C9LE20K0249482 | 3 | 2 |
| Stecr | Semi-trailer | SC1106773 | 3 | — |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 130709 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDJ97HX60736 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCS64HM54914 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner FL60 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FV3GFAC8WH906108 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1R1F24528WK980871 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND65EDFS5268 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | NC3J999673 | REDDING AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
KW STECR |
130709 SC1106773 |
CA 65520F4 CA 1VZ8037 |
| December 9, 2025 | NC3J001746 | REDDING AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Semi-trailer |
STECR |
SC1106773 |
CA 1VZ8037 |
| November 26, 2025 | NC3J001739 | REDDING AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck Crib Log Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PERL |
3ALHGND68FDGG9999 1PLA02422HTL81100 |
CA 9G66963 CA 1UW9240 |
| October 8, 2025 | UG0K005450 | 3411 S MARKET ST, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXCS64HM54914 |
CA 7G53467 |
| October 8, 2025 | UG0K005449 | 3411 S MARKET ST, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDJ97HX60736 |
CA 8C94661 |
| August 29, 2025 | UDYB000672 | RIVERSIDE AVE AT ALEXANDER AVE, CA | I | 9 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CASCA |
3ALHGND6XFDGH8459 1C9LE20K0249482 |
CA 70828M3 CA 4AY1320 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | UG0K005223 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGND68FDGG9999 |
CA 9G66963 |
| July 7, 2025 | UDYB000609 | SR-299 AT BUENA VENTURA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KW STECR |
130709 SC1106773 |
CA 65520F4 CA 1VZ8037 |
| July 7, 2025 | UF9S001150 | 299 AT BUENAVENTURA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Crib Log Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PERL |
3ALHGND68FDGG9999 1PLA02422HTL81100 |
CA 9G66963 CA 1UW9240 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | OOSCoupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | UF9S001132 | 44 AT CAMINO VISTA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CASCA |
3ALHGND6XFDGH8459 1C9LE20K0249482 |
CA 70828M3 CA 4AY1320 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 30, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2013 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| November 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2002 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| April 26, 2001 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2001 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2001 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 26, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 5, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
| April 11, 2002 | BROKER | On Record |
| March 6, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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