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RK TRANSPORTATION

4216 DEWITT AVENUE · Mattoon, IL 61938

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  • MC #221152
  • USDOT #227709 USDOT Active
  • 200
    Power Units
  • 220
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RK TRANSPORTATION is a Mattoon, IL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 200 truck(s) in their fleet and 220 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-221152 and their USDOT number is 227709.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/10/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/10/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 21,349,047 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 138 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 137 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 77 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 39 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 19 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: KY (138), OH (137), IL (77), TN (39), NC (37), MD (20), IN (19), GA (19), WV (19), FL (18), AL (10), MS (4), +4 more. Home base: Mattoon, Illinois.

Safety Record

43 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 10
    Tow
  • 15
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.45 31 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 15 Vehicle Maintenance 1.64 59 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 3

Inspection Summary

  • 547
    Total
  • 450
    Clean
  • 97
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHDBAir Brake - Damaged by heat or broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RK TRANSPORTATION
4216 DEWITT AVENUE
MATTOON, IL 61938
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
RK LOGISTICS
Mattoon, IL
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—8415442528857

Same legal or DBA name 2

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
RK TRANSPORTATION
Legally RASHID KALINKIN
Beaverton, OR
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:115210901359130
RK TRANSPORTATION
Legally SHER SINGH CHAUHAN
Madera, CA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:1210198553244751

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