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# Knight Transportation (USDOT 428823)

Knight Transportation (USDOT 428823) is a road freight carrier based in Phoenix, AZ operating in the Truckload segment. It runs 3,200 power units. Track Knight shipments and compare capacity across North American carriers on TruckScanner.

## Key facts
- **USDOT:** 428823
- **Docket:** MC-227271
- **Headquarters:** Phoenix, AZ
- **Segment:** Truckload
- **Power units:** 3,200
- **Safety rating:** Satisfactory

## Website
- [https://www.knighttrans.com](https://www.knighttrans.com)

## Frequently asked questions
### What is the USDOT number for Knight?

Knight Transportation operates under USDOT number 428823. Its operating authority docket is MC-227271. That number identifies the carrier in the FMCSA register and on every rate confirmation, BOL and insurance certificate it issues — use it to verify authority and safety history before you tender a load.

### How do I track a Knight shipment?

Enter your Knight PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no Knight login required and no carrier portal to chase.

### How big is the Knight fleet?

Knight Transportation reports 3,200 power units and 3,200 drivers on its most recent MCS-150 filing with the FMCSA, operating from Phoenix, AZ. Fleet size is a useful proxy for how much capacity a carrier can commit on a given lane.

### What equipment does Knight run?

Knight Transportation hauls with dry van, reefer, flatbed, power only. Match your load's equipment requirement against a carrier's fleet before requesting a rate — an equipment mismatch is the most common reason a tender gets rejected.

### What is the Knight safety rating?

The FMCSA lists Knight Transportation with a satisfactory safety rating. Ratings come from compliance reviews and can change — check the carrier's current SAFER snapshot before booking high-value or hazmat freight.

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