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DAY AND KNIGHTS TOWING LLC
Sidney, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2803939 · MC 936888
Conditional
Active 9 months · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-936888 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Conditional
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 months since reinstatement on January 29, 2026; first granted January 11, 2017 (9 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on February 10, 2020 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC936888
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA868647944
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2803939
MC Number
MC-936888
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 29, 2015
Authority First Granted
January 11, 2017
Authority Reinstated
January 29, 2026
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1088 Kuther Road, Sidney, OH 45365
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Austin R Knight
Officer 2
Austin Knight Ii
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY2
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
1
Equipment Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53241S412045 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FTWW32F41EB49589 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD49X8DD164456 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Trail Maxx | Equipment Trailer · 40 ft | 7WL3X4032PT000420 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 0289000498 | ST MARYS OH | I | 3 | 1 | WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN DORSEY TRA |
1FVXFBCG9CDBM2904 7KYDC5322PED36518 |
OH PWR5768 OH TUD1532 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | B919000341 | WALTON, KY | I | 8 | 1 | I-CAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FTWW32F41EB49589 7WL3X4032PT000420 |
OH KIT8235 OH CU7508 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | CV44712925 | PRESTONSBURG, KY | II | 2 | 1 | DAY AND KNIGHTS TOWING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPTD49X8DD164456 1DW1A53241S412045 |
OH PWV1954 OH TTL4921 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 10, 2024 | M670000254 | BETHLEHEM PIKE/STUMP RD, PA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPTD49X8DD164456 1DW1A53241S412045 |
OH PWV1954 OH TTL4921 |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT | 1 | October 12, 2026 |
| I-CAR | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 28, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 23, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 2, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 4, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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