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KNIGHT EXPRESS INC

14532 S CAMPBELL AVE · Posen, IL 60469

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  • MC #1125702
  • USDOT #3454603 USDOT Active
  • 16
    Power Units
  • 16
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KNIGHT EXPRESS INC is a Posen, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1125702 and their USDOT number is 3454603.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/01/2026 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 115,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IN (9), IL (8), WI (4), MI (3), IA (1). Home base: Posen, Illinois.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.48 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.78 6 Vehicle Maintenance 8.54 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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 wear4× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
KNIGHT EXPRESS INC
14532 S CAMPBELL AVE
POSEN, IL 60469
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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