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MCKNIGHT'S EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE INC
DBA: Mcknight's Ews
West Fork, AR
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 312343 · MC 271799
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-271799 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Navigators Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 16 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on August 18, 2010; first granted April 26, 1994 (32 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC271799
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GA23MOT02231800
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
312343
MC Number
MC-271799
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 4, 1988
Authority First Granted
April 26, 1994
Authority Reinstated
August 18, 2010
Annual Mileage
418,974 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
360 N Centennial, West Fork, AR 72774
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas Howard Mcknight
Officer 2
Mary Lee Thoma
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 4, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| December 30, 2024 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR1
OK1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Slide Axle | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DASFC022JP022150 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Granite | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1GR3GY1PM035358 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mack Granite | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1GR3GY2TM052700 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C1YM055259 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05333BM122704 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | V262416148 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 5 | 2 | YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1M1GR3GY2TM052700 1DASFC022JP022150 |
AR K832730 AR PT160689 |
| 393.100A | OOSNo or improper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.126C2 | OOSAll corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| January 30, 2025 | H900150816 | US 412 @ MM 1 WB, OK | III | 1 | — | S/A CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1M1GR3GY1PM035358 1DASFC022JP022150 |
AR K822592 AR PT160689 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 30, 2024 | 7120000198 | GRAVETTE AR | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1M2P267C1YM055259 1TKJ05333BM122704 |
AR K784901 AR PT120203 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 18, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 25, 2010 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 8, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 22, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 26, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 22, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 22, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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