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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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KNIGHT FORESTRY TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2157293 · EIN 45-2351568
3523 HWY 84 W, WHIGHAM, GA, 39897
(229) 762-3500 · JASON KNIGHT
51
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
9 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 237
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance172 pts
Unsafe Driving70 pts
Other14 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.116E-CL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.11A1-LPLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
GA29
FL2
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8.12 | 7.54 | ≈69–76% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.29 | 0.30 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.06 | 8.06 | ≈75–79% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-20. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 40% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Phone / texting 14%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 24% (1 OOS) · Load securement 23% (1 OOS) · Tires 22% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 83%
393.116E-CL, 393.11A1-LPLMWR, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.045).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.09).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/29/2025 | BAINBRIDGE, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer12 truck4 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
JASON KNIGHT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2011-05-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUELICK BIBLE CHURCH CORP | 634697 | officer | strong |
| HCT TRANSPORT LLC | 2102801 | officer | strong |
| JASON KNIGHT | 2091210 | officer | strong |
| JASON KNIGHT | 3234096 | officer | strong |
| KJS HAULING | 3458794 | officer | strong |
| KNIGHT ALL TRADE SERVICES | 3232823 | officer | strong |
| KNIGHT'S TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3247494 | officer | strong |
| RANCH HILL TRANSPORT LLC | 2874065 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HCT TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2102801, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
04/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
05/25/2011 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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