RK TRANSPORTATION
Legal: RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026532 inspections · 11 violations (6 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 2392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 5393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 6383.23A2-LCDLNDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
8
1× · sev 8
- 7393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 8396.5-HLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Leaking hub
2
1× · sev 2
- 9395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- KY11
- OH7
- NC5
- IN3
- MD2
- GA1
- IL1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in KY
Medium impact28 of 83 violations in the last 12 months (34%) came from inspections in KY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from KY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 18% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 17%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× · 5%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change2× · 3%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 3%
- 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 47% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.9× · 13%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 11%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× · 10%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim3× · 28%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 7%
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)2× · 14%
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× · 7%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 19% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× · 25%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× · 9%
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× · 10%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× · 14%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 3%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 2%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 2%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 1%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×3Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.45D-B×3Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLSWZ×2State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS2×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA105 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 75 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
16
Tow-away
15
Injury
8
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi220 drivers
- Company officer
- DON DAVIS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 791982531
- Registered since
- 1983-01-29
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-10
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 200 trucks · 200 owned tractors · 900 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 33 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
37 events- 03/10/2026MCS-150 update filed
21.3M mi reported (2025)
- 03/31/2022Insurance filed — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA6676221
- 03/31/2022Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-17154-02
- 05/08/2021Insurance cancelled — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CA6675548
- 04/12/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2021)
- 03/31/2021Insurance replaced — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CA6675548
- 04/01/2020Insurance replaced — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CAF4058384
- 06/22/2018MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/21/2018MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/09/2018Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-691-462275-01
- 01/29/2018Insurance name changed — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z91-445177-02
- 12/26/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2018)
- 12/15/2017Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z91-445177-02
- 03/31/2015Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-691-462275-01
- 05/03/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 121095A
- 04/07/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2014)
- 03/31/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 121095A
- 11/05/2009Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 121095A
- 10/31/2009Insurance cancelled — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2213504
- 10/05/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2009)
- 10/01/2009Insurance replaced — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2213504
- 09/30/2009Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 121095A
- 04/27/2009Insurance name changed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 072 1901
- 03/25/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2009)
- 03/24/2009Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 072 1901
- 11/14/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/19/2006)
- 06/20/2000CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2000)
- 05/24/2000Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1 E 6 89 4 3-99
- 06/03/1998Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 41-023640-00
- 05/25/1998Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 976004 07946438
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2013-06-14
- Last review
- 2009-03-31
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-10
- Reported mileage
- 21,349,047 mi (2025)
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