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KNIGHT EXPRESS INC
Posen, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3454603 · MC 1125702
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1125702 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Manufacturers Alliance Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 33 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1125702
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 162600-16-98-26-5
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3437655
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3454603
MC Number
MC-1125702
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 16, 2020
Authority Granted
August 21, 2020
Annual Mileage
115,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
14532 S Campbell Ave, Posen, IL 60469
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Claudia Zambrano
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance59
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
30.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th 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 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 5, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 20, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 14, 2024 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL10
IN9
WI5
MI4
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (39)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Container Chassis
11
Intermodal Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5LJ378851 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5CN550287 | 3 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR3FH609285 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4DD172480 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2HSHT4661 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6JSJV6440 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV7LSME8946 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EH0KN872174 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Container Chassis · 54 ft | 13NZ542C7P1556488 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW1C5324YE371404 | 1 | — |
Show all 39 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C532XYE423828 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW4C5326PSB17760 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5DLBY7682 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Freightliner Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPYCYB3HH274071 | 1 | — |
| Loadcraft | — | 1LDE40204EB848563 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 1NNC0242XTM270064 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Monon | Container Chassis · 48 ft | 1NNC04827RM212346 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC404SG707669 | 1 | 1 |
| Strick Com | Intermodal Chassis | 1S12GN403EC644524 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385P499239 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLD59GSGC5244 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9HSJE1963 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5KSKE1163 | 1 | 1 |
| Hytr | Semi-trailer | 3H3C532566T229116 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532K9PJ014084 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S15T221957 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S6BT132381 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S7KT635854 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5CN540665 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH48N483637 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH57N450922 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH76N398031 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH4DN568865 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA5328N2001503 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC5426251015777 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC54265D1001659 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC54267G1003790 | 1 | — |
| Jind | — | LV1GV45224S100619 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | LV1GV53266S104782 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 2711003845 | STOUGHTON WI | I | 5 | 1 | KAFKA GRANITE | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON |
3AKJHHDR0MSMR9789 1DW4C5328PEA96103 |
IN 3952542 TN 261293T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 27, 2026 | 5015830016 | I94, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLD52FSGH0417 |
IL P1282471 |
| September 23, 2026 | 4290790057 | I-55 SB, IL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X5LJ378851 |
IL P1318216 |
| September 4, 2026 | LEONP00819 | MI, MI | III | — | — | NORTEAMEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYTR |
3AKJHTDV7LSME8946 3H3C532566T229116 |
IN 3887699 TN U918744 |
| August 22, 2026 | 2228001651 | KAUKAUNA WI | III | 2 | — | GEORGIA PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJHTDV7LSME8946 LJRC54265D1001659 |
IN 3887699 OK 4558JN |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 5008760046 | I-55 S/B, IL | III | — | — | CSX TRUCKING | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGEDV9HSJE1963 |
IL P1278038 |
| May 7, 2026 | 2505002544 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 9 | 2 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MONON |
4V4NC9GH48N483637 1NNC04827RM212346 |
IL P1324548 TN U900196 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 5005050591 | I-90 W/B MP 8.25, IL | II | 15 | 1 | CONTAINER | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK MONON |
4V4NB9EH0KN872174 1NNC0242XTM270064 |
IL P1334949 TN 065738T |
| 392.2DL | OOSMiscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| 392.3 | OOSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.126 | OOSFailure to ensure intermodal container securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 5417000318 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | RAILROAD | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NB9EH0KN872174 LJRC54267G1003790 |
IL P1334949 TN 599128T |
| February 9, 2026 | 9955000381 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON |
3AKJGLDR2HSHT4661 1DW4C5326PSB17760 |
IL P1242272 TN 303215T |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RAILROAD | 2 | February 17, 2026 |
| KAFKA GRANITE | 1 | October 6, 2026 |
| NORTEAMEX | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| GEORGIA PACIFIC | 1 | August 22, 2026 |
| CSX TRUCKING | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| CONTAINER | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| JJ COLLINS | 1 | July 7, 2025 |
| RED GOLD | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| STEVE MADDEN C/O RIALTO DIST | 1 | December 31, 2024 |
| NELLSONANAHEIM LA PALMA | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
| OCEAN ONE | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| WESHIP TRANSPORT INC | 1 | June 25, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 21, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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