--- title: "RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC | DOT 227709 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/il/227709/red-knight-transportation-llc description: "RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a interstate carrier based in MATTOON, IL. Fleet size: 200 power units, 220 drivers. DOT# 227709, MC# 221152." lang: en --- Active Interstate # RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC DBA: RK TRANSPORTATION Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 227709 MC # 221152 Location MATTOON, IL Phone 2172357102 Power Units 200 Drivers 220 Trailers 590 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Mar 10, 2026 ## Risk Signals — RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC Scanning active / 10 NOT RATED The full report explains each signal below with the underlying FMCSA records, linked carriers, and news sources, plus… Historical patterns Included in the full report… LOCKED Chameleon connections Included in the full report… LOCKED Recent news No news coverage on file… LOCKED Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 52 Vehicle OOS Rate 11.5% 6 of 52 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 1.9% 1 of 52 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 7 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Oct 8, 2026 · KY Clean rate (90d) 78% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Crashes (24 Months) 17 FMCSA-reportable Fatal Crashes 1 1 fatality Injury Crashes 5 8 people injured Tow-Away Crashes 11 No injury or fatality All records since Oct 1995 85 crashes · 4 fatal Most recent crash Aug 13, 2026 Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome. ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC (DBA RK TRANSPORTATION) is a private transportation company based in Mattoon, Illinois. The company operates a 200-unit fleet but does not provide for-hire trucking, freight, or logistics services for external customers. Based on available public information, the carrier's primary business is not transportation services offered to third parties. ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 17 states Top states: OH KY IL NC TN Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority No Authority Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(35.7 years) Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 2172357102 Physical Address 4216 DEWITT AVENUE MATTOON, IL 61938 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Grainfeed Farm Supplies ### Violations by Category 230 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 38% of violations across 8 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 292 trucks Top manufacturers FREIGHTLINER KENWORTH PETERBILT Sample units 3HSDZAPR7SN6XXXXX 2025 INTERNATIONAL LT 1XKYDP9X4SJ1XXXXX 2025 KENWORTH T680 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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