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KNIGHT & SON CORP
Dartmouth, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3397271 · MC 1092912
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1092912 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pilgrim Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1092912
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CSC00001008030
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3397271
MC Number
MC-1092912
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 2020
Authority Granted
April 1, 2020
Annual Mileage
35,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
98 Mccabe St, Dartmouth, MA 02748
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David J Knight
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
20.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
49th 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
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | RI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Dry |
| May 26, 2026 | RI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA6
RI5
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4TXXBJ277828 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX6JJ181053 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXPTX9BJ295447 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXUEX85J097605 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXUTX1BJ281007 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | 0232000893 | NORTH PROVIDENCE RI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX0VJ251572 |
MA 1AJ48V |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | EL00000711 | MA, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX6JJ181053 |
MA 1AA15F |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 0080000058 | LINCOLN RI | II | 27 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXPTX9BJ295447 |
MA 1AG32R |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 383.25A1 | OOSLearner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRBH | OOSWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209C-STSCL | OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STSM | OOSSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STYCIS | OOSSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-STFAC | OOSSteering - Cracked front axle beam | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 399.207B-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Truck and truck tractor cab access violations | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 0084001186 | LINCOLN RI | III | 3 | — | JH LYNCH & SONS INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXUEX85J097605 |
MA 1AH61S |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | 0050000272 | WEST GREENWICH RI | III | — | — | LYNCH | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX4TXXBJ277828 |
MA 2897B |
| October 6, 2025 | DX00000704 | H-SEEKONK, MA | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX4TXXBJ277828 |
MA 2897B |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 391.11A-QMC | Qualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified | License-related: High | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | ED00000444 | H-BRIDGEWATER, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX4TXXBJ277828 |
MA 2897B |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | EI00000093 | H-SWANSEA, MA | III | 3 | — | JH LYNCH & SONS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX4TXXBJ277828 |
MA 2897B |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | ED00000079 | H-RAYNHAM, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX6JJ181053 |
MA 1AA15F |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | M015000200 | SMITHFIELD RI | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX6JJ181053 |
MA 1AA15F |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JH LYNCH & SONS | 2 | April 28, 2026 |
| LYNCH | 2 | April 24, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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