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KNIGHT COACH INC
Sandersville, MS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 774598 · MC 346793
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-346793 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2.9% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 16, 2021; first granted January 26, 1999 (27 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC346793
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Lancer Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA161757
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
774598
MC Number
MC-346793
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
August 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 2, 1998
Authority First Granted
January 26, 1999
Authority Reinstated
June 16, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,090,610 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1304 West Main Street, Sandersville, MS 39477
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jim Knight
Officer 2
Sharon Knight
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
2.9% of 35 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
6th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
3 of 36 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | MS | — | — | 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
MS27
US8
PA2
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
21
Motor Coach
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA3CW066096 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA7EW066914 | 3 | — |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMDA57W063792 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA0JW068420 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA1FW066974 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA5FW066976 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA6DW066403 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA8DW066578 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBAXEW066826 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC21B5E3048283 | 2 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Motor Coach Industries D4005 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M85DMHA2BP059674 | 1 | — |
| Motor Coac | Motor Coach | 1M85DMPA3YP052908 | 1 | — |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMPA54W062665 | 1 | — |
| Mcin | Motor Coach | 2M93JMPA84W062367 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A0HW067902 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA2DW066317 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA4EW066918 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA5CW066097 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA7FW067224 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMEA59W065178 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33490FC712871 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH3349XY1013794 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Temsa TS35 | Bus · Class 8 | NLTRPPR74D1000124 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Temsa TS35 | Bus · Class 8 | NLTRPPU74E1000228 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XB83B8H3049239 | 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 (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | MC00032018 | MAYHEW MS | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA0JW068420 |
MS A520729 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1021012790 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY MS | V | — | — | NA | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA6DW066403 |
MS A520428 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1021012789 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY MS | V | — | — | NA | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA5CW066097 |
MS A553847 |
| April 22, 2026 | MC00032018 | MAYHEW, MS | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA0JW068420 |
MS A520729 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1027013389 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA7EW066914 |
MS A520424 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1032016370 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS | V | — | — | N/A | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA3CW066096 |
MS A520557 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1021012789 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS | V | — | — | NA | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA5CW066097 |
MS A553847 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1009011736 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS | V | 1 | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XB83B8H3049239 |
GA TEMP |
| 393.51C-BLPW | Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 1009011735 | LOWNDES COUNTY, MS | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA8DW066578 |
MS A553848 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1021012790 | OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS | V | — | — | NA | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA6DW066403 |
MS A520428 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2021 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| June 16, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
| June 8, 2021 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| October 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 10, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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