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DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC

419 E SHERMAN ST · Sturgis, SD 57785

Authorized: Property
(605) 347-6329 Tap to call
  • MC #623829
  • USDOT #991454 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC is a Sturgis, SD freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of South Dakota. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-623829 and their USDOT number is 991454.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/02/2025 · last updated May 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/02/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 619,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Montana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: MT (7), WY (3), NE (2), WA (1), AZ (1), KS (1), SD (1), ID (1), MN (1). Home base: Sturgis, South Dakota.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 17 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 2 Vehicle Maintenance 7 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDRWCoupling - A repair weld is cracked.1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s)1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
DON MCKNIGHT TRUCKING INC
419 E SHERMAN ST
STURGIS, SD 57785
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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